Nave, Holyrood Abbey, Edinburgh

Category

Museums & Galleries Item

Item no

11519

Title

Nave, Holyrood Abbey, Edinburgh

Description

A double image of the interior nave and other remains of Holyrood Abbey in Edinburgh shows a doorway and window frames with. Partially intact walls are around the outside with carved stone columns.A single bench is placed in the central ground.

Artist / maker

Begbie, Thomas

Date

1887

Size

8.3 x 17.1 cm

Type

Glass negative

Location

City Art Centre

Copyright

The Cavaye Collection of Thomas Begbie Prints ; The City of Edinburgh Council Museums & Galleries

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 > Columns

Architecture > Architectural features > Doors and doorways

Architecture > Architectural features > Windows

Furnishings > Furniture > Benches

Places > Edinburgh areas > Holyrood

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Religion > Religious facilities > Abbeys

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