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Eccles, St Mary's Convent

Open accessScotland's right of responsible access applies

Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Eccles, St Mary's Convent is a nunnery in Scottish Borders. It is the only nunnery the Albion Guide maps in the county. The nearest other nunnery is Kelso Abbey, 8.3 km to the south-west.

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