More Tales of Inchaffray Abbey in Madderty
Inchaffray Abbey in Madderty I have written more than a few lines over the years ( including a few blogs ) on this much neglected and significant part of our ancient heritage . Since the Reformation it has suffered neglect and much of its fabric has been plundered to provide amongst other things hewn stone for houses , farms and indeed the " new " church built in the 17th century a short distance away. The insensitivity of the Local Authority to allow the building of a modern dwelling cheek by jowl was inexcusable and questionable . Having had yet another rant let me highlight a couple of wee tales concerning Inchaffray . These indeed were ably covered by the late Bessy MacLagan in her classic book on Madderty published in 1932 and although out of print since before the War , can be borrowed from the Strathearn Campus Library in Crieff. Let me copy the respective passages from her book and thank the dear lady who is no doubt