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CollectionGB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections
LevelItem
Ref NoMS 2206/8/15/16
Alt Ref No46/A/16 (48/A/16)
TitleGregory family: papers of James Gregory (1753 - 1821): Inscription written by James Gregory (1753 - 1821) proposed for a monument to King Robert Bruce to be erected in the Church of Dunfermline
Date1818
Extent1 item
Creator NameGregory, James (1753 - 1821), professor of the practice and theory of physic at the University of Edinburgh
DescriptionPrinted inscription written by James Gregory for a monument to King Robert Bruce to be erected in the Church of Dunfermline. The inscription states that in building the new church of Dunfermline, the grave of King Robert was accidentally opened and his remains are therefore being recommitted to the ground. He is described as a 'Great Hero and Excellent King', 1818
Access StatusOpen
Access ConditionsThe records are available subject to the signed acceptance of the Department's access conditions.
Physical DescriptionThis item is in Latin with a literal English translation.
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