Edinburgh Castle from the Greyfriars Churchyard

Category

Library Item

Item no

3

Title

Edinburgh Castle from the Greyfriars Churchyard

Description

The ruin of Holyrood Abbey in Edinburgh with the remaining arches, columns and windows

Artist / maker

Smith, Jane Stewart

Date

1868

Size

31.2 x 24.1 cm

Type

Watercolour

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 > Monuments > Gravestones

Architecture > Monuments > Memorial monuments

Homes > Residential buildings > Castles and palaces

Places > Edinburgh areas > Old Town

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Religion > Religious facilities > Churchyards

Religion > Religious facilities > Graveyards

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