Melrose Abbey

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Melrose Abbey, Scotland.

Melrose Abbey

abbey, Melrose, Scotland, United Kingdom

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In 1136 an abbey was founded a little higher up the Tweed. The abbey was frequently attacked; it was destroyed in 1322 and again in 1385 and was finally reduced to ruin by the English in 1545. In 1822 the ruins were repaired under the supervision of the…
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In 1136 an abbey was founded a little higher up the Tweed. The abbey was frequently attacked; it was destroyed in 1322 and again in 1385 and was finally reduced to ruin by the English in 1545. In 1822 the ruins were repaired under the supervision of the…
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