Jedburgh Abbey was founded in 1138 and was one of the four Border Abbeys founded by King David I around the same time, the others are Dryburgh, Kelso and Melrose. The lead and other parts including their roofs were stolen long ago to provide materials for secular buildings and all four survive as ruins, although conservation work is carried out by Historic Scotland as witnessed by the scaffolding. Jedburgh Abbey has in recent years become a popular venue for open air weddings.