Rural buildings near Rosslyn Chapel, located in the village of Roslin near Ediburgh in Scotland
Rosslyn Chapel is a Category A listed building and Scheduled Ancient Monument, located in the village of Roslin, 7 miles south of Edinburgh. Built between 1446 and 1484, it has been described as an “Architectural Wonder” and a “Library in Stone”. Practically every surface of Rosslyn Chapel is covered with carvings of individual figures and scenes. People travel from all over the world to see the carvings, and there are many different interpretations of their meanings. Myths, legends and Hollywood fiction writing have given Rosslyn a unique sense of mystery and wonder.
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Location: Rosslyn Chapel in Roslin, near Edinburgh, Scotland
Photo credit: © John Heseltine / Alamy / Afripics
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