Kilwinning Abbey is a ruined abbey located in the centre of the town of Kilwinning, North Ayrshire. Kilwinning was a Tironensian Benedictine monastic community, named after Tiron in the …

Take a quick look at Kilwinning Abbey, the peaceful home of an order of monks founded in the late 1100s. Visit the site today or contact Historic Environment Scotland for more information. …

Uncover the history of Kilwinning Abbey, the site of an early Christian church and a home to monks for about 400 years.

Sep 22, 2024 · Founded between 1162 and 1188, the abbey was a Tironensian Benedictine community –named after the Abbey of Tiron in France. Dedicated to St. Winning and the …

For nearly four centuries Kilwinning remained one of the most opulent and flourishing Scottish monasteries. The last abbot and commendator was Gavin Hamilton, who while favouring the …

The story of Kilwinning Abbey Tower and Eglinton Castle. Knights, jousting, papingos, local history and more. FREE entry. Come and find out more about Kilwinning Heritage and our …

May 6, 2017 · The Abbey was founded in the 12th Century and colonised by Tironesian monks from Kelso Ab bey in the Scottish Borders. Kilwinning Abbey fell into ruin during the …

Apr 11, 2022 · Kilwinning Abbey was a Tironensian Benedictine monastic community whose magnificent ruins sit in the centre of Kilwinning town. The Tironensian order took its name from …

Admission prices and opening times for Kilwinning Abbey in Glasgow, Clyde and Ayrshire.

The Tironensian Abbey of Kilwinning was founded by Richard de Morville in c.1162, reputedly on the site of a church built around the 6th century AD by the Irish St Wynnin (possibly Finbarr of …