General view of New Abbey Parish Kirk, insc. 'Abbey Church, Dunfermine. N.E. J.P.'
SC 381273
Description General view of New Abbey Parish Kirk, insc. 'Abbey Church, Dunfermine. N.E. J.P.'
Catalogue Number SC 381273
Category On-line Digital Images
Copy of B 13794
Scope and Content View of New Abbey Parish Church, Dunfermline Abbey, Dunfermline, Fife Dunfermline Abbey was founded by David I in 1128 and completed in its original form in 1250. Numerous additions and alterations followed in the 14th and 15th centuries. Abandoned after the Reformation (1560), the abbey was ransacked for building stone. The nave of the abbey church (right) was used as a parish church until it was deemed too small. William Burn designed the Gothic extension (left) which was built 1818-21. The words 'King Robert The Bruce' are set within the tower's openwork balustrade. Since King Malcolm III married his queen, Margaret (later canonised to become St Margaret), in Dunfermline c.1070, the burgh has been popular with royalty. Many monarchs have been buried here, including Malcolm and Margaret, and King Robert the Bruce. Source: RCAHMS contribution to SCRAN.
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