Cross Kirk

Peeblesshire, United Kingdom

The Ruins of the Cross Kirk can be found just north of the town centre of Peebles. The ruins were once a Trinitarian Priory. The priory was built by King Alexander III of Scotland following the discovery here of a cross and relics of St Nicholas of Myrna.

A fine cross was found on the site of the Cross Kirk in 1241, followed by the discovery of a stone urn containing what some claimed were the remains of St Nicholas. The church was founded there that century to mark the discovery of these sacred items.

The 1200s western doorway is the most significant feature to survive of the church, which stands surrounded by attractive mature Scots pine.

Religious sites in United Kingdom

Address

Cross Road 8, Peebles, Peeblesshire, United Kingdom

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Details

Founded: 13th century
Category: Religious sites in United Kingdom

More Information

www.historicenvironment.scot

Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Ingrid Peebles (16 months ago)
Really lovely & peaceful. Great history.

Brian Henderson (17 months ago)
Beautiful and peaceful. A ruined old church with a fascinating history. Links to St Nicholas and a site with many stories to tell. Free to enter, well maintained, credit to those who look after these places. 5*

Scott McCafferty (3 years ago)
Santa is buried here. That's right folks, Santa is dead..

K Rae (3 years ago)
Free, beautiful, very well maintained and relaxing old church ruins, with information boards around. No facilities but then it's virtually in the middle of Peebles so none necessary.

Bruce Evans (5 years ago)
Tranquil setting with quite a lot to catch the eye while looking around the stonework. The size of this ruined building is well suggested with markings on the grass as well as the ruined remains. Free admission year round, however the site is locked up in the evenings.

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