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Architecture Notes
Event ID 837726
Category Descriptive Accounts
Type Architecture Notes
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/837726
EXTERNAL REFERENCE: NATIONAL LIBRARY
'Builder's Journal and Architectural Record'.
May 5th 1897 Plans, elevations, section and details.
EXTERNAL REFERENCE: SCOTTISH RECORD OFFICE
Removal of lead from 'kirk and place' of Melrose.
Letter of arrestment.
1570 GD150/1467
September 2. Letter by [Thomas?] Ogilvie, Chesters, to the Duke of Buccleuch, acknowledging receipt of a gift of venison. Comments on demolition work carried out by the Duke's orders at Melrose Abbey. This has revealed somE fine sculpture previously hidden 'but I think ... you will think you have done enough not to endanger the old building ...'
1811 GD 224/628/40
(Undated) information in NMRS.