of arcading, a feature which is unique in Scotland or England. The masonry above the clerestory suggests that there was no nave vaulting. The south and west faces of the west tower still rise high to the level of the belfry openings and this structure is not earlier than the beginning of the 13th Century. The west transepts and the west vestibule also survive, though only the north jamb survives of the west crossing's doorways. In the 20th century, the "Roxburghe Aisle" was built onto the Abbey as the burial vault of the Dukes of Roxburghe. Burials Prince Henry of Scotland (1114–1152), Earl of Northumbria and Huntingdon Several of the Dukes of Roxburghe and members of their family. Access The ruins are cared for by Historic Scotland. There is no entrance charge. Tourism This Abbey is one of five abbeys and historic sites in southern Scotland which lie on the Borders Abbeys Way walk. See also Kelso Abbot of Kelso (for a list of abbots and commendators) List of religious houses in Scotland List of places in the Scottish Borders List of places in Scotland Borders Abbeys Way Kilwinning Abbey References External links Online version of the Chartulary of Kelso Abbey: Liber S. Marie de Calchou: registrum cartarum abbacie tironensis de Kelso, 1113-1567, Bannatyne Club, 1846. Religious buildings and structures completed in 1143 Christian monasteries established in the 12th century 1143 establishments in Scotland Tironensian monasteries Ruined abbeys in the Scottish Borders Scheduled Ancient Monuments in the Scottish Borders Coronation church buildings Historic Scotland properties in the Scottish Borders Kelso, Scottish Borders