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Graham Dawson
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Crossraguel Abbey
Crossraguel Abbey is an Abbey ruin, formerly a monastery, situated 2 kilometres south west of Maybole in South Ayrshire, Scotland. It is one of the better preserved monasteries in Scotland. It is owned by Historic Environment Scotland and currently closed for the winter.
It was founded in 1244 by Duncan, Earl of Carrick and is linked to Paisley Abbey the monks of which built the abbey on the land and from funding donations received from him. Some monks transferred from Paisley to populate the Abbey. Initially, only an oratory (a small chapel) was established resulting in a dispute between the Earl of Carrick and the monks which was settled in the Earl’s favour by the Bishop of Glasgow and ultimately the Pope. This resulted in the Abbey being constructed although the first Abbot is not on record until 1286, probably due to the dispute.
The name is believed to be derived from the ancient Cross of Raighail, a prayer cross that stood at that location. Raighail was an Irish saint.
The abbey was a Cluniac monastery, named after the French Abbey of Cluny to whom they were (responsible). The Cluniac Order was a branch of Benedictines, as was Paisley Abbey, which was originally a Cluniac monastery, although it was raised to the status of an Abbey in 1245 answerable only to the pope. [Crossraguel was nominally a daughter house to Paisley Abbey although there was friction between the two.]
The original structure was built within an extensive walled precinct and associated buildings were probably timber. The abbey suffered significant damage during the wars of independence in 1307 by Edward I’s men due to the monks being loyal to Robert the Bruce who was the Earl of Carrick, their patron. Subsequently little of the original remains.
In the 14th century a simple rectangular church was built together with buildings enclosing the cloister; the Abbots house was also erected. The choir was rebuilt with a polygonal east end and the sacristy and chapter house were totally rebuilt in the 15th century. Thus, the only remains of the original structure is the south wall of the nave.
As wealth of the Abbey increased in the 15th century further buildings were added around the South Court, a second courtyard. These buildings are the Corrodiars Houses, houses for retires clergy or laymen who wish to spend their old age within a religious establishment. These are relatively common in England but rare in Scotland .
A fortified gatehouse was built in the 16th century by Abbot William Kennedy which is well preserved with three stories and a garret within a parapet. The Abbots Tower, also built by Abbot Kennedy was a second fortified building but has sustained significant damage and is more of a ruin. At this time a solid wall was built in the church to divide it with the western part becoming the Lady Chapel used by both monks and laity (non clergy). The dovecote was also built, this was home to pigeons where the eggs and young provided food and the droppings were used as fertiliser in the gardens.
It is also believed that salt from seawater was produced as was gunpowder from charcoal.
The layout followed the basic layout of a Benedictine Monastery for the main buildings, including the church, the dormitory, latrines, refectory and cloister. Interestingly the Choir is not true east west although the high alter aligns with the sunrise.
During the Scottish Reformation in 1561 the Abbey ceased to be a monastery and the buildings were party destroyed, although less so than many other sites. In 1569 the commendator, the administrator in charge of the abbey, signed over the abbey to the Kennedys, under torture. The monks were permitted to remain until 1592.
The Abbey lands were taken over by the bishops of Dunblane in 1617.
The Abbey was a popular venue for weddings, not sure if it still is?
There are many aspects which can only be seen by a visit to the site which is open from April. However, unfortunately some areas, including the church, are closed for masonry inspections and I’m not sure when these restrictions will be lifted.
Background Music 'Airy Meditation' by Rocket from Pixabay
It was founded in 1244 by Duncan, Earl of Carrick and is linked to Paisley Abbey the monks of which built the abbey on the land and from funding donations received from him. Some monks transferred from Paisley to populate the Abbey. Initially, only an oratory (a small chapel) was established resulting in a dispute between the Earl of Carrick and the monks which was settled in the Earl’s favour by the Bishop of Glasgow and ultimately the Pope. This resulted in the Abbey being constructed although the first Abbot is not on record until 1286, probably due to the dispute.
The name is believed to be derived from the ancient Cross of Raighail, a prayer cross that stood at that location. Raighail was an Irish saint.
The abbey was a Cluniac monastery, named after the French Abbey of Cluny to whom they were (responsible). The Cluniac Order was a branch of Benedictines, as was Paisley Abbey, which was originally a Cluniac monastery, although it was raised to the status of an Abbey in 1245 answerable only to the pope. [Crossraguel was nominally a daughter house to Paisley Abbey although there was friction between the two.]
The original structure was built within an extensive walled precinct and associated buildings were probably timber. The abbey suffered significant damage during the wars of independence in 1307 by Edward I’s men due to the monks being loyal to Robert the Bruce who was the Earl of Carrick, their patron. Subsequently little of the original remains.
In the 14th century a simple rectangular church was built together with buildings enclosing the cloister; the Abbots house was also erected. The choir was rebuilt with a polygonal east end and the sacristy and chapter house were totally rebuilt in the 15th century. Thus, the only remains of the original structure is the south wall of the nave.
As wealth of the Abbey increased in the 15th century further buildings were added around the South Court, a second courtyard. These buildings are the Corrodiars Houses, houses for retires clergy or laymen who wish to spend their old age within a religious establishment. These are relatively common in England but rare in Scotland .
A fortified gatehouse was built in the 16th century by Abbot William Kennedy which is well preserved with three stories and a garret within a parapet. The Abbots Tower, also built by Abbot Kennedy was a second fortified building but has sustained significant damage and is more of a ruin. At this time a solid wall was built in the church to divide it with the western part becoming the Lady Chapel used by both monks and laity (non clergy). The dovecote was also built, this was home to pigeons where the eggs and young provided food and the droppings were used as fertiliser in the gardens.
It is also believed that salt from seawater was produced as was gunpowder from charcoal.
The layout followed the basic layout of a Benedictine Monastery for the main buildings, including the church, the dormitory, latrines, refectory and cloister. Interestingly the Choir is not true east west although the high alter aligns with the sunrise.
During the Scottish Reformation in 1561 the Abbey ceased to be a monastery and the buildings were party destroyed, although less so than many other sites. In 1569 the commendator, the administrator in charge of the abbey, signed over the abbey to the Kennedys, under torture. The monks were permitted to remain until 1592.
The Abbey lands were taken over by the bishops of Dunblane in 1617.
The Abbey was a popular venue for weddings, not sure if it still is?
There are many aspects which can only be seen by a visit to the site which is open from April. However, unfortunately some areas, including the church, are closed for masonry inspections and I’m not sure when these restrictions will be lifted.
Background Music 'Airy Meditation' by Rocket from Pixabay
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Thank you great video and history, ive walked here a couple of times, you can feel the history on the grounds and the trees are beautiful. The building is in ruin now but you can see how grand and beautiful it was, such a shame its gone to waste
The dead hand of a council, agents of the centralised State, little minds. Nothing comes good of them.
Nice captures, nice flight, lovely castle scenery 🙏 thank you my new friend🙋♂ Have a happy day 🕊🕊
Somebody buy it and create a UA-cam channel to help pay for fixing it yourself. 😁😁😇😇🎉🎉
Great footage Graham, enjoyed the info and narration! Great drone footage too my friend ! Liked and I’ve dropped you a subscription too 👍👏👏
Thank you for showing this to us! Amazing!
Ill move in and renovate , fuck the council. If i put the work in , its MINE.
Did they ever get it done that will be beautiful but it will take a long time it's too bad it was left to go to look like this it's got to be put back to its former glory a lot of money and a lot of time
At 2:15 - If there are real entities molesting the inhabitants.. see a real Christian / Pastor, who can cast out the freeloading, non-paying squatters. They would have more success if it was property of a strong Christian. Then they would claim authority over it and its contents.
How about we all put in £100 into collectively owning this As an Elite Hotel where we can have exciting “ weekend get togethers 😉“ and only members can attend ! Surly we can do better than this !
Demolition costs a lot of money. It's a pretty enough house but the UK has quite a few of them. This one looks well beyond economic repair.
Twas a fine castle to be sure 👍🏽
Fascinating.
Brilliant Graham very informative and well videod Drone use really enhances your film Thank You
What a shame.
what enchanting music is that?
Slowly being absorbed back into nature.
They're right about the haunting; it's packed!
Sad that the UK has so many properties going to waste!
Im Canadian so not sure but isn't there something called the national trust that purchase and maintain properties like this as part of the uk heritage?
Hi, Yes, the National Trust and the National Trust for Scotland maintain properties but, as charities, have limited funds. The finance required to restore this property is well beyond the capability of these organisations and they have to focus on more deserving opportunities and buildings which would attract visitors.
Can't stand the music.
What a terrible shame to see it like this. Abandoned and abused.
8 million, what a joke. They must have known right away they intended to default, that was an obvious scam. I'm so sick and tired of centralized theft of land and history. What they have belongs to everyone. It's as bad as all those corporations buying steeply discounted property in the Ukraine.
Thank you for obscuring the graffiti. Nice touch.
I have walked my dog passed kirkwood it's not just the house that's haunted it's the land around it.for me it was filled with sadness. I live in Lesmahagow myself. It's a beautiful building. Would be nice for it to fixed up and have the place for tourists for a day .
This ist our heritage it's the curse of the rich that kept usin our place . Itstimetostartagain we need hospitals and schools not history building owned by the rich who sqondered it. We haveenoughbloodydlshitty Downton abbeys to pasta life time spend the money on our poor andhomlessandour police andbordor forces
Such a waste. Once money runs out, there's hardly any hope for these old giants.
COUNCILS HAVE A LOT TO ANSWER FOR THERE GREED IS SHOCKING MANY A BUILDINGS FALLING INTO DISRIPUTE TO BUSY WASTING MONEY ON COUNCILLORS AND MPS NOT FIT FOR PURPOSE THEY HAVE NO HONOESTY OR INTEGRITY LIVING OFF TAX PAYERS MONEY MAIN STREETS LYING EMPTY COMPLETE MISS MANAGEMENT OFF FUNDS GOLDEN HANDSHAKES GALORE THEY THINK THAT WE DONT SEE WHAT THEY DO BUT WE SEE EVERYTHING .
yet another cock up by lanarkshire council ,how many others have been left to fall apart at the hands of the greedy , this is our history folks or is it !!
must have been lovely once
The building and its porch remind me of Highcliffe Castle. The porch also reminds me of Arundel Cathedral.
Paranormal activity? How about extensive water damage. Those walls are all going to start falling in before anyone gets to some REAL renovation. If that roof isn't finished soon, then that building is DOOMED!
A lot of hard work and time and money hope it will be restored a lovely house
Thank you for this interesting and informative video.
Its more Sad! The Build were Beatifoul 🧐
Good grief, I can hardly believe that a few decades of neglect can wreak such havoc on such a substantial building. The initial approach completely hides the fact that the inside is nearly totally gutted, with missing floors and roofs essentially open to the elements. Make no mistake, in its current state this building is closer to being an irredeemable ruin than a salvageable estate.
Beautiful building in its time. Thanks for being considerate of your audience and sparing us the crude graffiti.
The taxes and red tape cost more than saving it.
Would take a tremendous amount of money to renovate.
I think that's often been the excuse, throughout the 20th century also. But when was the poorest time?
@@therespectedlex9794 I would say probably during the days of feudalism ,when the poor were serfs and didn’t even have the right to be free enough to work for themselves.
@franksullivan1873 Yes, if that period really existed. When was this 'castle' built? Conventional history, such as you describe, would make even 18 and 19th centuries very enslaved, peasanty, serf-like. But they have lugged around an immense amount of stone, very quickly and expertly.
What a mess. Haunted my ass. What kind of ghost would want to linger in this heap of stone.
Beautiful video. In Canada we don't have this old a history and it always makes me sad to see these grand old ladies be left to ruin. The fact it was designed by Robert Adam makes it important and should be saved however I also understand the cost involved. Thank you for documenting these wonderful castles and houses before they're lost to time
looks as if there is not much left worth saving beyond the outer shell. Very sad. Especially for a building that apparently was still in use so recently.
This would be very easy to restore. Notice the interior walls are stone, not brick. Brick is a wonderful fill, but doesn’t support its integrity once water logged and freezing takes place. All that has to be done here is a temporary roof like those used at Tynesfeld so to dry out the entire building. Once the stone and mortar is dried out, repointing and replacement stones can be worked on. It’s a very elegant structure. I would write a very nice letter to Elon Musk. You never know. I mean, how much could this possibly cost? 20 million? I tell you this, a proper lead roof would do the trick for the next 300 years. Start there.
why was it abandoned?
You've got like 10-20 million it would take to restore it?
If I had the money I would rebuild this. ❤
You are a very skilled drone flyer. Thank you for that stunning video.
Lovely video, really enjoyed this! Well done Graham. We've subscribed and look forward to watching more of your content 👍
Elections have consequences. The UK made the decision to tax the wealthy. This is one result.
Ghosts don't pull walls down, and the roof repairs are pathetic, two options 1. they ripped out the internal floors which in turn helped make the walls unstable when combined with the poor roof repairs or 2. Someone decided that pulling down some of the castle would cause it all to fall down allowing them to build a bunch of cheap to build but expensive to buy houses in its place
Maybe seems hard to believe, but do they want to destroy everything old, eventually?
2:80 "most of the roof is in a bad state" - correction from the chartered building surveyor here - ALL of the roof is in a bad state. Why do we say this? Because a new owner would have to erect a completely new roof. Not one square metre of the existing rain-cover is serviceable. The property is clearly ruinous and restoration will require an £ eight-figure budget.