Jedburgh Abbey's remarkably complete Romanesque and early Gothic buildings have a tranquil stillness which belies their turbulent history. The abbey was founded in 1138 by David I. For the abbey's community of Augustinian canons, its location frequently landed them amid conflict. When Anglo-Scottish relations deteriorated after 1296, Jedburgh became a frontline target for English armies. The Reformation heralded the abbey's final decline. Despite this, it was used as the local church up to 1875, after which it became disused.There is a cloister and herb garden to explore and a visitor centre containing 8th century carvings and artifacts.