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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
421:. 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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A succession of fires and the collapse of the tower in the 15th and 16th centuries left the building in a partially ruined state. Although the western section was still used for worship, the eastern section was widely plundered for its stone. From 1858 to 1928 the north
289:(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
771:. 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.
476:, 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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Archaeological investigations and excavations took place in 1996, 3–16 September 2009, 2–12 September 2011 and 4 September 2013 and many items discovered. Some of these are now on display in the abbey.
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On the website
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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386:, 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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Scotland, and was originally built by the most distinguished of all 19th-century organ builders,
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Macgregor Chalmers. After his death, work on the choir was completed by Sir
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The Mystery Of Why There's An "Alien" Gargoyle On A 12th-Century Scottish Abbey May Have Been Solved
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Protestant churches converted from Roman Catholicism
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West Renfrewshire (Scottish Parliament constituency)
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in the 16th century, it became a Church of Scotland
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Archaeological Overview: The Discovery of the Drain
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List of Category A listed buildings in Renfrewshire
1569:. Renfrewshire: Renfrewshire Local History Forum.
803:(since December 2022) is the Reverend Jim Gibson.
336:. Around 13 monks came from the Cluniac priory at
1498:'Alien' gargoyle on ancient abbey, 23 August 2013
1389:Monuments and monumental inscriptions in Scotland
1217:Food, Medicinal & Other Plants from the Drain
957:List of listed buildings in Paisley, Renfrewshire
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799:. In 2002 the congregation had 823 members. The
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1428:"Paisley Abbey :: 9 Shaw Memorial Window"
819:Alan fitz Walter, 2nd High Steward of Scotland
813:Walter fitz Alan, 1st High Steward of Scotland
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866:Walter Stewart, 6th High Steward of Scotland
825:Walter Stewart, 3rd High Steward of Scotland
2036:Category A listed buildings in Renfrewshire
1243:Musical Slates: The Paisley Abbey Fragments
850:James Stewart, 5th High Steward of Scotland
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1139:"Paisley Abbey, drain 75m SSW of (SM8078)"
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616:The main east window of Paisley Abbey by
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1331:Renfrewshire Council (28 August 2015).
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1508:Did You Know ? (30 March 2018),
722:. The ceiling bosses are designed by
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1890:Paisley (UK Parliament constituency)
916:James Hamilton, 8th Earl of Abercorn
904:James Hamilton, 1st Earl of Abercorn
348:in 1245. Monks from Paisley founded
2046:Burial sites of the FitzAlan family
2041:Burial sites of the House of Stuart
1537:"'Alien' gargoyle on ancient abbey"
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1821:University of the West of Scotland
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428:Paisley Abbey from the south east
1590:Paisley Abbey - official website
1391:, vol. 1 (London, 1871), p. 423.
1359:"Visitor Attractions in Paisley"
1245:. In: Malden (2000), pp. 205-08.
1232:. In: Malden (2000), pp. 225-30.
1219:. In: Malden (2000), pp. 213-24.
1206:. In: Malden (2000), pp. 173-80.
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2006:Listed monasteries in Scotland
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1840:Paisley and Renfrewshire North
1472:"Restoration of Paisley Abbey"
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1801:Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park
1664:Renfrewshire lieutenancy area
1565:Malden, John. (Edr), (2000).
1109:"Paisley Abbey website, ibid"
977:Historic Environment Scotland
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301:'basilica' (derived from the
247:in the centre of the town of
670:and the huge east window by
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1869:Renfrewshire North and West
1001:By, Undiscovered Scotland.
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898:James Stewart of Cardonald
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384:High Steward of Scotland
314:High Steward of Scotland
243:on the east bank of the
1895:Renfrewshire (historic)
1682:(administrative centre)
1260:www.paisleyabbey.org.uk
1028:"Paisley Abbey website"
748:. Erected in the 1990s.
742:creature from the film
1855:Scottish Parliamentary
1280:Renfrewshire Council.
1183:"Paisley Abbey, Drain"
894:, King of Scots (1406)
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1282:"Paisley Abbey Drain"
1228:Dickson, Jim (2000).
1202:Malden, John (2000).
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249:Paisley, Renfrewshire
93:Previous denomination
65:Paisley, Renfrewshire
1982:55.84500°N 4.42056°W
1647:Renfrewshire Council
775:Current congregation
543:imported cloth seals
411:James IV of Scotland
376:Robert I of Scotland
285:It is believed that
152:Heritage designation
1978: /
1953:West Dunbartonshire
1161:"Archaeology Notes"
1115:on 28 February 2015
1034:on 28 February 2015
552:carved bone handles
480:Paisley Abbey Drain
361:Edward I of England
215:Reverend Jim Gibson
1987:55.84500; -4.42056
1874:Renfrewshire South
1339:on 8 December 2015
797:Church of Scotland
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712:Pilkington Jackson
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87:Church of Scotland
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1658:County of Renfrew
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1496:BBC News Scotland
1434:on 29 August 2017
1408:on 29 August 2017
946:Crossraguel Abbey
884:, second wife of
633:Glasgow Cathedral
555:pottery fragments
540:found in Scotland
394:, in a time when
392:caesarean section
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350:Crossraguel Abbey
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