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North gate of Holyrood
Skene, James, 1818, Watercolour
North gate of Holyrood
North gate of Holyrood
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Title
North gate of Holyrood
Description
Two men with hats sit on rocks outside the ruins of Holyrood Abbey. Through an arched entrance two other figures can be seen. Ornamental carvings are above the arched entrance and windows and there is an ornamental carved recess in the outer wall.
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Skene, James
Date
1818
Size
21 x 14 cm.
Type
Watercolour
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
Holyrood Abbey stands next to Holyrood Palace. The Abbey can be traced back to a monastery founded by David I in 1128. The Abbey was badly damaged during the Reformation. It was finally abandoned in 1768 after the roof collapsed.
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