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discovery was not realised at the time, access to the hole was quickly covered, and soon forgotten about. That was until 1879, when The
Glasgow Herald mentioned the discovery of the subterranean passage. This was also forgotten about, and not ‘re-discovered’ until 1990, when a 90 metre stretch of tunnel was found running from the abbey to the White Cart. The drain is thought to date from AD 1350-1400 and is up to 2m wide and up to 2.2m high. The drain contains stonemasons marks on the walls, and marks where gates used to be. Before accessing the drain, water has to be pumped out. Paisley Abbey Drain is designated by
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Paisley Abbey has been rebuilt and its original design modified as a result of the building being destroyed in 1307, its tower's collapse in the 16th century, and general disrepair that occurred as the result of time and weather. During a restoration project that took place in the 1990s, a stonemason
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in 1874. This is one of only six in the UK. Since 1874 it has been rebuilt and extended four times. The organ as rebuilt by Walker in 1968 has 4 manuals, 65 stops and 5448 pipes.(National Pipe Organ
Register; "The Organ at Paisley Abbey", booklet pub. Paisley Abbey) In 2009 the instrument underwent a
410:. By 1499 Shaw had had built a new, larger pilgrims' chapel and added the sculptured stone frieze which can still be seen today, showing scenes from the life of St Miren. It was originally brightly painted and may have been part of a rear panel of an altar before being put up as a frieze on the wall.
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A tomb in the choir incorporating a much-restored female effigy is widely believed to be that of
Marjorie Bruce. Although there is no evidence that she is buried at exactly that location, her remains are thought to be within the abbey. The tomb is reconstructed from fragments of different origin -
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Paisley Abbey dates from 1829, when workmen digging in the garden of one John Crawford in Ellis Lane, fell through into a tunnel. Early maps show Ellis Lane being in the region of the modern manhole leading to the drain. As the significance of this
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major restoration by
Harrison and Harrison of Durham. The work included major cleaning and servicing, the provision of a new wind system and the addition of a 32 ft contre bombarde. The latter was part of the 1968 scheme by Ralph Downes but not included in the work actually undertaken.
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278:(or Saint Mirren) founded a community on this site in 7th century. Sometime after his death a shrine to the Saint was established, becoming a popular site of pilgrimage and veneration. The name Paisley may derive from the
760:. A picture of the gargoyle went viral in 2013, though a photograph of the statue first surfaced on the internet in 1997. In 2002, it was confirmed the abbey would be subject to a 10-year-long restoration project.
465:, Renfrewshire, is now inside the abbey itself. The cross is thought to date from the 10th century. In the abbey's nave, the Wallace Memorial Window, which depicts the image of Samson, was donated in 1873.
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Organlive.com, which has almost 1800 albums of organ music (as of late 2018) only four organs are listed outside France: in Argentina, Denmark, the Netherlands and Paisley
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375:, was out riding near the abbey. During the ride, she fell from her horse and as she was heavily pregnant at the time, she was taken to Paisley Abbey for medical care. There,
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Macgregor Chalmers. After his death, work on the choir was completed by Sir
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Protestant churches converted from Roman Catholicism
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West Renfrewshire (Scottish Parliament constituency)
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Archaeological Overview: The Discovery of the Drain
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List of Category A listed buildings in Renfrewshire
1558:. Renfrewshire: Renfrewshire Local History Forum.
792:(since December 2022) is the Reverend Jim Gibson.
325:. Around 13 monks came from the Cluniac priory at
1487:'Alien' gargoyle on ancient abbey, 23 August 2013
1378:Monuments and monumental inscriptions in Scotland
1206:Food, Medicinal & Other Plants from the Drain
946:List of listed buildings in Paisley, Renfrewshire
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855:Walter Stewart, 6th High Steward of Scotland
814:Walter Stewart, 3rd High Steward of Scotland
2025:Category A listed buildings in Renfrewshire
1232:Musical Slates: The Paisley Abbey Fragments
839:James Stewart, 5th High Steward of Scotland
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1497:Did You Know ? (30 March 2018),
711:. The ceiling bosses are designed by
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905:James Hamilton, 8th Earl of Abercorn
893:James Hamilton, 1st Earl of Abercorn
337:in 1245. Monks from Paisley founded
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2030:Burial sites of the House of Stuart
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1810:University of the West of Scotland
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417:Paisley Abbey from the south east
1579:Paisley Abbey - official website
1380:, vol. 1 (London, 1871), p. 423.
1348:"Visitor Attractions in Paisley"
1234:. In: Malden (2000), pp. 205-08.
1221:. In: Malden (2000), pp. 225-30.
1208:. In: Malden (2000), pp. 213-24.
1195:. In: Malden (2000), pp. 173-80.
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1995:Listed monasteries in Scotland
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1461:"Restoration of Paisley Abbey"
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1554:Malden, John. (Edr), (2000).
1098:"Paisley Abbey website, ibid"
966:Historic Environment Scotland
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290:'basilica' (derived from the
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373:High Steward of Scotland
303:High Steward of Scotland
232:on the east bank of the
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1249:www.paisleyabbey.org.uk
1017:"Paisley Abbey website"
737:. Erected in the 1990s.
731:creature from the film
1844:Scottish Parliamentary
1269:Renfrewshire Council.
1172:"Paisley Abbey, Drain"
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1271:"Paisley Abbey Drain"
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238:Paisley, Renfrewshire
82:Previous denomination
54:Paisley, Renfrewshire
1971:55.84500°N 4.42056°W
1636:Renfrewshire Council
764:Current congregation
532:imported cloth seals
400:James IV of Scotland
365:Robert I of Scotland
274:It is believed that
141:Heritage designation
1967: /
1942:West Dunbartonshire
1150:"Archaeology Notes"
1104:on 28 February 2015
1023:on 28 February 2015
541:carved bone handles
469:Paisley Abbey Drain
350:Edward I of England
204:Reverend Jim Gibson
1976:55.84500; -4.42056
1863:Renfrewshire South
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701:Pilkington Jackson
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1485:BBC News Scotland
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935:Crossraguel Abbey
873:, second wife of
622:Glasgow Cathedral
544:pottery fragments
529:found in Scotland
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