Holyroodhouse Abbey

Category

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Item no

8698

Title

Holyroodhouse Abbey

Description

An entrance to Holyrood Abbey, Edinburgh is decorated with stone carvings. The interior of the abbey is visible through the entrance. Windows are above the doorway and arched niches are to the side.

Artist / maker

Inglis, Alexander Adam

Date

1897

Size

29.1 x 24.8 cm

Type

Photograph

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 > Doors and doorways

Architecture > Architectural features > Stone carvings

Places > Edinburgh areas > Holyrood

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

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