Melrose Abbey
Britishnoun
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The heart was buried with Douglas at Melrose Abbey in Scotland, because it was so brave.
From Slate ● Aug. 20, 2018
Scott's description of the "Monk of Melrose Abbey" occurred to me, as I gazed on this calm and striking figure!
From Sea and Shore A Sequel to "Miriam's Memoirs" by Mrs. Catharine A. Warfield
Father Francis came from Melrose Abbey, and prayed with Lady Ker, and gave her all the comfort he could.
From The Gold Of Fairnilee by Andrew Lang
To this end, he bought a hundred acres of land on the banks of the Tweed, near Melrose Abbey, and added to these from time to time by the purchase of adjoining properties.
From English Literature, Considered as an Interpreter of English History Designed as a Manual of Instruction by Henry Coppee
Melrose Abbey was founded by king David of Scotland in 1136.
From The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 10, No. 290, December 29, 1827 by Various
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