SCOTTISH ABBEYS AND PRIORIES by Richard Fawcett
From the foundation of Iona in 563 and the spread of Columban monasticism, through the impact of the Reformation right up to the present day, this book looks at the architecture and archaeology of the abbeys and priories in Scotland. Those dating from medieval times are some of the most inspiring buildings ever raised on Scottish soil, and Richard Fawcett brings to life not only the most famous examples, but also many lesser known foundations with the help of maps, plans, photographs and reconstructions, pointing out what can still be seen today.Richard Fawcett is a professor at the University of St. Thomas' School of Art History. Historic Scotland's principal inspector and Andrews He is the author of Scottish Architecture from the Accession of the Stewarts to the Reformation and other publications on medieval Scottish architecture.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780713473728 |
| ISBN 10 | 071347372X |
| Title | SCOTTISH ABBEYS AND PRIORIES |
| Author | Richard Fawcett |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Batsford Ltd |
| Year published | 2008-08-01 |
| Number of pages | 144 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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