Cambuskenneth

Cambuskenneth ( gäl.: Camas Choinnich ) is a district of Stirling in the Central Lowlands of Scotland and home to the ruined monastery Cambuskenneth Abbey.

Generally

In the village of Forth at about 250 inhabitants. Accessible Cambuskenneth is only about the Ladysneuk Road from Alloa Road in Causewayhead. 1935, a pedestrian bridge was placed over the river that leads to the neighboring district. Previously, you could reach via a ferry to neighboring shore only.

The village is located where once stood an orchard. The village pub, the Abbey Inn, located on the corner of North Street. Next to the bridge is the village hall, which also serves as a council house, and across from it is the park that includes a playground and a football field.

History

Maybe Cambuskenneth is named after Kenneth MacAlpin, who beat the Picts at the Battle of Fallot in the ninth century. First documented Cambuskenneth was in a charter of King David in 1140; 1147 the latter founded the Augustinian Abbey Cambuskenneth. 1297 was the Battle of Stirling Bridge, where William Wallace defeated the English invasion army here instead.

Swell

56.124744 - 3.918822Koordinaten: 56 ° 7 ' N, 3 ° 55 ' W

• Place in Stirling ( Council Area )
• Stirling