Dervorgilla, Lady of Galloway (Classic Reprint): And Her Abbey of the Sweet Heart - Couverture souple

Huyshe, Wentworth

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1397929979 ISBN 13 : 9781397929976

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Discover the story behind Sweet Heart Abbey and the Lady of Galloway’s lasting influence.

This book pieces together how Dervorgilla built a Cistercian house in Galloway, choosing a quiet valley far from towns. It shows how the abbey served as a spiritual resting place for her and her late husband, and how monks from Melrose and Dundrennan shaped its history.

Travel through the landscape as the author guides you from Dumfries across bridges to the Abbey’s ruined walls. You’ll see the site’s typical Cistercian layout and learn why it was placed in a secluded setting, away from cities and castles, to foster silence and contemplation.

• Context for the Cistercian order and its spread through Scotland.


• The abbey’s location, approach, and architectural setting in a serene valley.


• Founding history, connections to local families, and key historical moments.


• Fascinating how records were lost in the Reformation and what survives today.

Ideal for readers interested in Scottish medieval history, monastic life, and local heritage.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1397929979
• ISBN 13: 9781397929976
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 179
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible