... Wonderful views of a beautiful Chapel steeped in history and stunning classical Gothic architecture... a "treasure in stone"... the Chapel's setting and the mysterious symbolism of its ornate stonework have attracted and intrigued writers, artists and visitors for generations... it has been the subject of speculative theories concerning a connection with the Knights Templar and the Holy Grail... fans of the Da Vinci Code will recognise parts of the Chapel... it's the place where a lot of the movie was filmed... the Da Vinci Code has had also a profound impact on visitor numbers at the Chapel which grew to over 176,000 at their peak, allowing the Trust to complete its major conservation project... Thanks a lot Andrene! (✿◠‿◠) Hope you enjoyed your stay with family!❤️
Rosslyn Chapel took over 40 years to build and was incomplete when Sir William St Clair, the founder, died in 1484. His son, Sir Oliver, roofed the choir with its stone vault but did not complete his father’s original design.
During the Reformation, the Chapel fell into disrepair and, in 1650, Cromwell’s troops attacked Rosslyn Castle and stabled their horses inside the Chapel.
Following a period of Victorian repair and restoration, the Chapel was rededicated in 1862 and weekly services began again.
A report in 1954 highlighted the poor condition of the stonework and the thinking of the time was to cover the historic stonework with a cementitious slurry.
In 1995, a further report confirmed that damage was occurring and that humidity in the Chapel was very high. This led to a major conservation project being undertaken by Rosslyn Chapel Trust to conserve the building for future generations to appreciate.
Stamp:
Definitive Queen Elizabeth II
(Issued 04-04-2022)
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