I went to Jedburgh with my family years ago. Stepping into the tomb used by the Kerrs was definitely a surreal experience.

@LCarrTXn

Жыл бұрын

As a direct descendant of Sir Thomas Kerr ( I am a Carr, spelling changed in Tennessee) my hopes are to visit this part of the world. To touch my family history.

@cullenkerr6556

Жыл бұрын

@@LCarrTXn small world. My family came to Florida in the 1840’s by way of Tennessee. From what I understand the Kerrs were present on both sides of the border, but only had major holdings in Scotland. Kerr’s that lived on the English side spelled their name Carr.

You keep Scottish history alive.

I recently found out I'm a direct descendant of Scots from Jedburgh, so watching these videos is really awesome for discovering my ancestors history. Thanks for your hard work!

@countmein33

5 жыл бұрын

Me, too! My mother's family, Young, emigrated to Canada in the late 1840s. My sister and I visited there in 2016. I think the ancestors were pleased! They showed up as orbs in our photos.

@inyobill

5 жыл бұрын

If you get the chance, to visit, don't miss it. I find the Borders very pretty, and the people are amazingly friendly and hospitable. I've visited 3 times, can't wait to get back. BTW, My family originated on the Rule Water, and was likely one of the families evicted in the early 1600s.

@tdivineexorcist

3 жыл бұрын

Same here cool

Beautiful place, love the music! 🌞

That was beautiful. I can't tell you how much I love seeing these ancient places and hearing their stories. Very moving.

Mark - just came across this video and loved it. You're a great story teller and imaginative videographer and editor. Really great stuff!

As usual Mark, nice one. Been past these places loads of times in my rallying days but never gave them a second thought. I will now !!!!!!! Thanks

another great video mark . to build such magnificent structures in one of the most dangerous, war torn corners on the planet , was surely great folly . cheers mark.

@MarkNicol123

6 жыл бұрын

Steve Armstrong you’re right Steve, the 2nd half of Jedburgh Abbey’s life was one of war destruction and constant attack

@stevearmstrong9146

6 жыл бұрын

my armstrong roots go back to the ulster plantation. you could legitimately do a scottish borders informative video , filmed entirely in northern ireland ,. same people different place .

@MarkNicol123

6 жыл бұрын

I’ve often thought about it Steve. I have friends in Ulster that I need to visit one day too.

And great music as well! Thank you

That is merivialioso absolute wonder and awe inspiring, those families sure know how to stick around

Thanks so much. Definitely coming to see my ancestors home.

Excellent-glad to have found your downloads- fascinating insights.

Beautiful video! Fantastic sights and history:) If those ancient stones could talk, what stories they could tell..... Well done!:)

As ever-brilliant

Thanks for taking the time to film these places. St. Cuthbert was a widely travelled man after his death. There is a Church in Kentmere, Cumbria called St.Cuthberts. Some think his remains may have been there on his journey, but there is no definate proof. Loved your choice of music at the begining, the heavenly voice of Lisa Gerrard. 😀

@MarkNicol123

6 жыл бұрын

Amberann yes there are a good few with claims. Also ones like Norham where he definitely spent a few nights at least.

@MarkNicol123

6 жыл бұрын

Amberann and the number of churches dedicated to St Cuthbert is vast. His cult really did rule over huge swathes of Northern Britain.

@amberann1229

6 жыл бұрын

Mark Nicol Yes, his "cult" originated from the earliest form of christianity, ( probably a lot of pre-christian stuff too) not the 4th/5th century invasion of Roman christianity, all very interesting when you start doing research. Keep up the good work of keeping these old sites in the collective memory. 😀👍

@amberann1229

6 жыл бұрын

PS. Have you read any of the books by Tim Clarkson. They are a bit hard to read because he doesn't add fiction to the facts. The Men of the North was the first of his that I read.👍

@MarkNicol123

6 жыл бұрын

Never read him, will need to look it up...cheers!

Another good one Mark 👍 I've always been too tight to pay to get in the actual abbey 😌 Taken a few pictures of it though 😉 Kids enjoyed the music on this one too

great video, the use of music was perfect. I am going to use this for promotion this week for the August tour.

Excellent!

Welcome back mark Another very interesting film

@MarkNicol123

6 жыл бұрын

Ben Turnbull cheers Ben. Christmas is over ha ha

I’ve just recently come into contact with your videos. They have opened my eyes to the amazing history of this country. Thank you for taking the time to explore the past in your energetic and informative way.

Thanks and keep up the good work.

Beautiful lad! Cheers the Ainslie's old stomping grounds. Damn shame that this history is just dormant and abandoned.

@mrd.13

9 ай бұрын

I just did my family tree and seen that my ancestor (Rutherford) married an Ainslie.

Hi Mark...most interesting video, thanks for uploading. I'd like to ask a question. Is there anything left at all of Greyfriars Kirk, where Robert The Bruce slew John Comyn? I only ask this, as it is arguably the place where an event that led to the emancipation of Scotland took place (and therefore requires memorialising). I know that it was, at it's heart a bloody murder, but it led to so much more. Interested to hear your views.

@MarkNicol123

5 жыл бұрын

John Beaton cheers John. There is a Greyfriars Kirk on the site tobthis day but the present building dates from the 19th century I think. I agree it is a site of a real pivotal moment in Scottish history. I am hardly ever in Dumfries but I’m pretty sure there is a plaque or similar close by to commemorate the incident.

Wow!

that stone at the end was nice Mark. What was St Cuthberts heraldic animal markers, the cat, the bird (St John's dove) the monkey? Irish link? or are the birds eagles? that 1st kirk reminds me of a Devon longhouse, I guess in Chester they had them too and up the coast to Viking Heysham, (Morecombe) at St Patricks chapel in Lancashire most of the houses standing look like them. Obviously viking influences still very much under our noses. Thank you Mark, another great video.x

@MarkNicol123

6 жыл бұрын

Dawn Hilton interesting there are a lot of more obvious Viking links, even graves in the area.

@dawnhilton1513

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Mark, I have a heraldic book, I'll look through it later and see if I can find any references in it.x

@dawnhilton1513

6 жыл бұрын

also, I have a friend in the states that has a master in Celtic archaeology bla bla, see if she can help.x

The idea that St Cuthbert may have originally been buried in Jedburgh may not be so far fetched. The altar stone, in the new Chesters Kirk was found in the old Southdean (Souden or Zedon kirk). It has five crosses marked on it and is now under glass mounted in the communion table of the "New kirk. This "Super" altar stone was consecrated in Durham Cathedral in the 1200's After the battle of Ottterburn in 1388, it is thought some of the dead were carried back to Souden kirk for buriel

@MarkNicol123

6 жыл бұрын

ernieoliron will need to go and have a look at that altar stone. I am currently working in a film about Otterburn. Southdean has more connections to the battle as the Scots mustered there before their attack on England. Thanks for the info!!

@ernieoliron

6 жыл бұрын

Mark Nicol. I used to work at Southdean. I found rounded stones in the field above the farm when the ground was worked, they were about the size of a golf ball, definitely shaped by man. The army heading to the battle of Otterburn are thought to have gathered there, could they have been ammo for slings or small cannon. There is a field on the flat at the farm called "Kings Haugh"? Also, just above the farm is the site of Dykeraw tower. I have a lot of passed down history of the area having been born at Chesters, right beside the old Kirkyard. Love the vids, well done.

@MarkNicol123

6 жыл бұрын

Is there Anything left of Dykeraw Tower?

@ernieoliron

6 жыл бұрын

Mark Nicol. No much now Mark but was a very strategic place in its day. When you head south towards Jedheads, start of Jed river, there's a spot there called "Pedens Clough", I can only assume Peden held Covenantist services there. So much history, so little time. Have you read Rulewater and its people by Tancred of Weens.? Lot of local info in it.

@MarkNicol123

6 жыл бұрын

No I’ll look that up for a read. Auld Peden pops up In place names all over the Borders, I’d never heard of that one.

Although St. Cuthbert’s remains after being removed by the Monks from Holy Island, traveled extensively around the Northeast of England before being interned in Durham. But we’re never as far north as Jedburgh.

@MarkNicol123

3 жыл бұрын

Alan Hindmarch the body was on the road for hundreds of years, no one knows for sure where it went exactly.

@MarkNicol123

3 жыл бұрын

Alan Hindmarch also the body was most definitely recorded at Norham church which is a lot farther north than Jedburgh .

Same thing here with 👍 ..as in the "Bethlehem" video.. 😱

We are there right now.

Sorry if me asking stuff gets annoying but can I get a better idea where addotrule ruins?

Not unlikely that I had relatives, even ancestors worshipping at Abbotrule.

Must be divine intervention, given the subject?

do you your homework - the stone was part of Saint Kentigern's shrine and was under the care of the Rutherfords, the oldest family buried in the abbey

@MarkNicol123

4 жыл бұрын

Alemão14735 amazing!!! How do you know all this stuff from over a thousand years ago. Or did you just read one book and assume god like wisdom?

So I would do the genealogical research and I would see Jedburgh, Jedburgh, Jedburgh and I would think, woa, this Jedburgh must be/have been a really big place! …. Not.... Where have all the Goodfellows gone, Long time passing...Where have all the Goodfellows gone....Long time ago....Ireland, Australia, Canada, USA.....ha ha

@MarkNicol123

5 жыл бұрын

backhandgrip2 big in the 12th/ 13th century. But destroyed time and time again during the Wars of Independence. U fortunately for Jedburgh it lies almost on the English Border and has been a prime target through the centuries for marauding English armies.

@backhandgrip23

5 жыл бұрын

oooooh….the making of the Scottish identity.....

It's sad that the Christian faith is dieing because our whole culture and laws are based on it. Love it or not, it's where our history comes from.

@michaelwhite8031

4 жыл бұрын

@Martin Kay total rubbish. Study the Bible don't just read it. I have studied many religions but mainly Bhudism and the lead no where.

@michaelwhite8031

4 жыл бұрын

@Martin Kay only Christ is orginal. I have been tod this information before. Thank you but no thanks.

aye, we got rid of their kirks and abbeys and legions but theres still one aspect of rome we still have to be rid of; their legislation and legality.