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  1. 1st March 10, 06:16 PM #1
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    Melrose abbey

    Melrose abbey was founded in 1136 and the last monk died in 1590 The present rose-stoned abbey was rebuilt around 1385 after it was destroyed by the English (again!)



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    Here is some off the famous pig playing the pipes








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    And the Great Kings Heart


    some Knife handles


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    Quote Originally Posted by lammy d View Post
    some Knife handles
    That's a knife handle?! WOW!

    Great photos, thanks for posting them
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    Thanks for sharing theses marvelous pics !
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    Super pictures. Thanks for posting them. It has a very interesting history and what you see is seemingly only a very small part of the original.
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    Great pics, thanks for posting. Judging by the snow on the high ground these were taken fairly recently? Cannae wait for the Sevens!
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    Fantastic pictures.
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    Great pics, thanks for posting.
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