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Abbey, Newbattle

1910 New Catholic Dictionary

Near Edinburgh, Scotland, founded c.1140,by Saint David of Scotland, was a filiation of Melrose and possessed valuable coal mines. It suffered from English incursions, especially in 1385. A part of the monastery was again destroyed by the Earl of Hartford. At the Protestant Reformation but few monks remained. The monastery was converted into a secular house. In 1937 it was donated to the Scottish government; it has been restored and now serves as a conference and training center.

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Entry for 'Abbey, Newbattle'. 1910 New Catholic Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ncd/​a/abbey-newbattle.html. 1910.