Scone Abbey, Medieval abbey ruins in Perth and Kinross, Scotland.
The Romanesque structure featured a central tower with a spire, located near the current Scone Palace grounds in Perthshire.
Six canons from Nostell Priory established this religious center between 1114 and 1122 during the reign of King Alexander I.
The abbey stored the Stone of Destiny, where Scottish monarchs received their coronation until Edward I moved it to Westminster in 1296.
Archaeological surveys in 2007 revealed the abbey's foundations using magnetic resonance imaging technology beneath the current landscape.
Between 1284 and 1402, the abbey regularly hosted Scottish Parliament sessions and stored important relics of Saint Fergus.
Location: Perth and Kinross
Inception: 12 century
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
GPS coordinates: 56.42470,-3.43583
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:58
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