Jedburgh Abbey
Day 4 in Scotland, Day 3 of our Trafalgar Tour left Edinburgh and the first stop was Jedburgh Abbey. We made a brief rest stop, with a few minutes to wander over and have a look from behind the fencing in place to restrict access while inspection is taking place on the masonry.
I would love to return when access is more open and permissive of a full photographic study. Who knows when that might be. My previous posts of Rosslyn Chapel were unencumbered by restorative processes that had the exterior covered with scaffolding and canopy from 1997 to 2010. I'd like at least similar unobstructed views should I return to Jedburgh. Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has a bold mandate of conservation for many historic properties. Conservators could be busy for some time to come ...
DJE
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