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Letter from David Roberts to John Britton discussing historic alterations to the east wall of Rosslyn Chapel

AL 39/8

Description Letter from David Roberts to John Britton discussing historic alterations to the east wall of Rosslyn Chapel

Date 19/1/1846

Collection Collection of papers relating to Rosslyn Chapel, Midlothian, Scotland

Catalogue Number AL 39/8

Category Manuscripts

Copies SC 2573952, SC 2573953

Scope and Content Letter opposing the assertion by William Burn that the east wall of Rosslyn Chapel had remained unaltered from its original design and presenting Robert’s argument that a previous alteration to the design had taken place. Roberts informs Britton of the submission of this argument to Burn for his consideration and outlines Burn’s response.

Accession Number 2021/8

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/collection/2572772

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Collection Level (551 768) Collection of papers relating to Rosslyn Chapel, Midlothian, Scotland

Batch Level (551 768/1) Album of papers relating to Rosslyn Chapel, Midlothian, Scotland

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