Holyrood Abbey Church, the West Doorway

Category

Library Item

Item no

15311

Title

Holyrood Abbey Church, the west doorway

Artist / maker

Inglis, Francis Caird

Date

1925

Size

16.3 x 10 cm

Type

Photograph; Reproduction

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Holyrood Abbey stands next to Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh. The Abbey was founded by David I in 1128, several hundred years before Holyrood Palace. The Abbey was badly damaged during the Reformation. It was finally abandoned in 1768 after the roof collapsed.

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Architecture > Architectural features > Arches

Architecture > Architectural features > Doors and doorways

Architecture > Architectural features > Stone carvings

Places > Edinburgh areas > Holyrood

Places > Edinburgh Landmarks > Holyrood Abbey

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Religion > Religious facilities > Churches

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