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Ednam Church is located 3 miles north of Kelso in the Scottish Borders. The first church was founded in 1105 by Thor Longus and dedicated to St. Cuthbert. It was destroyed in 1523 and rebuilt several times over the centuries, with significant renovations in 1902. The church has a rich history, including ties to the Scottish Reformation and local religious changes. A copy of Thor's original 1105 charter is still housed in the church today.
The Gravensteen is a castle in Ghent originating from the Middle Ages. The name means 'castle of the counts' in Dutch. Arnulf I (918–965), Count of Flanders, was the first to fortify this place, building a medieval bastion on this high sand dune, naturally protected by the river Leie and its marshy banks. This bastion consisted of a central wooden building and several surrounding buildings, also in wood.
In the early 11th century, the wooden building was replaced by a stone residence, consisting of three large halls that made up three storeys, connected by a stone stairwell. The monumental stone staircase, the light openings, the fireplaces built into the walls and the latrines were signs of considerable luxury and comfort in those days. There was probably also a tower.