Letter: 1865 Dec., [Edinburgh], to the Rev. [?] / [David Laing]. 1865.

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Letter: 1865 Dec., [Edinburgh], to the Rev. [?] / [David Laing]. 1865.

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Comments, and, answering various queries concerning the Black Cross/Rood of Holyrood Abbey (and its association with Queen Margaret and David I) by sending an extract from a volume on Durham Cathedral by James Raine.

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David I, King of Scotland, approximately 1082-1153

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Laing, David, 1793-1878

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Raine, James, 1791-1858

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James Raine (1791-1858) was born at Ovington, Yorkshire, the son of James and Anne Raine, and educated at Kirby Hill School and at Richmond Grammar School in Yorkshire. From 1812 until 1827 he was Second Master at Durham School. He was ordained deacon in 1814 and priest in 1818. Meanwhile, in 1816, he had been appointed librarian to the Dean and Chapter of Durham, a post which he retained until his death. In 1822 the Dean and Chapter appointed him to the rectory of Meldon, Northumbe...