Melrose Abbey

/ ˈmɛlrəʊz /

noun

1. a ruined Cistercian abbey in Melrose in Scottish Borders: founded in 1136 and sacked by the English in 1385 and 1547: repaired in 1822 by Sir Walter Scott

Example Sentences

Douglas was really buried in Melrose Abbey, where his tomb is still to be seen.

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Our tourists next visited the ruin of Melrose Abbey, and found it less interesting than its historic associations.

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Such an individual with obsolete manners was, like Melrose Abbey, impressive in its decay.

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He was fifteen years old when he came to Melrose Abbey to be made a monk.

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It is a splendid Gothic tower, and said to be "a recollection of the architectural beauties of Melrose Abbey."

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