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Holyrood Abbey, west door
Unknown, 1878, Etching
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Holyrood Abbey, west door
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8733
Title
Holyrood Abbey, west door
Artist / maker
Unknown
Date
1878
Size
28.7 x 21.4 cm
Type
Etching
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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