Duplicate facsimile of the inscription and general appearance of the plate of copper belonging to the coffin of King Robert the Bruce, c 1914
Item — Box: Box C
Identifier: Coll-1167/B/7/3
Scope and Contents
Facsimile of the inscription and general appearance of the plate of copper belonging to the coffin of King Robert the Bruce, whose remains were deposited in Dunfermline in the year 1329 and found on opening his grave 5th November 1819. The original plate was deposited with the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland by order of the Right Honble The Barons of Exchequer.
Dates
- Creation: c 1914
Language of Materials
From the Fonds:
English
French
Hebrew
Latin
Dutch
Flemish
Extent
1 facsimile ; 39.7 x 34.8 cms
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Folded, crumpled and slightly torn and soiled.
Stock Check (2016-2020)
Located
Previous reference
A2.45
Creator
- From the Fonds: Geddes, Sir Patrick, 1854-1932 (biologist, sociologist, educationist and town planner) (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
Contact:
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
heritagecollections@ed.ac.uk
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
heritagecollections@ed.ac.uk