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Rosslyn Chapel’s east window hides curious geometry. Circles, squares, crosses and repeating numbers appear to mirror its architecture—perhaps revealing a medieval blueprint in plain sight. #RosslynChapel #Scotland #HiddenHistory #HistoryMystery #MedievalMystery #SacredGeometry #AncientMysteries
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Part of the amazing interior of Rosslyn Chapel, south of Edinburgh. Since its construction began in 1446, the chapel has evoked wonder and surprise with the beauty and intricacy of its stonework. More pics and info: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/roslin/rosslynchapel/index.html

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Beautiful and mysterious Rosslyn Chapel south of Edinburgh. What was actually built was only a small part of what its founder intended before his death in 1484, yet it remains a truly remarkable achievement. More pics and info: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/roslin/rosslynchapel/index.html

#Scotland #RosslynChapel #Roslin #Rosslyn

Part of the amazing interior of Rosslyn Chapel, south of Edinburgh. Since its construction began in 1446, the chapel has evoked wonder and surprise with the beauty and intricacy of its stonework. More pics and info: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/roslin/rosslynchapel/index.html

#Scotland #RosslynChapel #Rosslyn #Roslin #Midlothian

Beautiful and mysterious Rosslyn Chapel south of Edinburgh. What was actually built was only a small part of what its founder intended before his death in 1484, yet it remains a truly remarkable achievement. More pics and info: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/roslin/rosslynchapel/index.html

#Scotland #RosslynChapel #Roslin #Rosslyn

Part of the amazing interior of Rosslyn Chapel, south of Edinburgh. Since its construction began in 1446, the chapel has evoked wonder and surprise with the beauty and intricacy of its stonework. More pics and info: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/roslin/rosslynchapel/index.html

#Scotland #RosslynChapel #Chapel #Rosslyn #Roslin #Midlothian #Edinburgh #UndiscoveredScotland

Beautiful and mysterious Rosslyn Chapel south of Edinburgh. What was actually built was only a small part of what its founder intended before his death in 1484, yet it remains a truly remarkable achievement. More pics and info: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/roslin/rosslynchapel/index.html

#Scotland #RosslynChapel #Chapel #Roslin #Rosslyn #UndiscoveredScotland

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Back in time - June 2021.

Rosslyn Chapel, also known as the Collegiate Chapel of St Matthew, is a historic and enigmatic chapel located in the village of Roslin, near Edinburgh, Scotland.

Rosslyn Chapel was founded in the mid-15th century by William Sinclair, the 1st Earl of Caithness and Baron of Roslin.

One of the most fascinating aspects of Rosslyn Chapel is its elaborate stone carvings, which depict a wide range of religious, mythological, and historical subjects. These carvings are imbued with symbolism, much of which remains open to interpretation. Some theories suggest connections to Templar or Masonic symbolism, while others point to pagan or esoteric influences.

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Travelling back through time to summer 2021.

Rosslyn Chapel, officially known as the Collegiate Chapel of St Matthew, is a famous and intricately decorated chapel located in the village of Roslin, near Edinburgh, Scotland. The chapel gained widespread attention due to its stunning architecture, rich symbolism, and associations with various historical and mythical themes.

It is particularly famous for its extensive carvings that include intricate patterns, foliage, and a wide array of symbolic images. The carvings depict scenes from the Bible, as well as a mix of pagan, Masonic, and Templar symbols. Some of the carvings are highly enigmatic and have led to various theories and interpretations.

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Rosslyn Chapel, officially known as the Collegiate Chapel of St. Matthew, is a historic chapel located in the village of Roslin, near Edinburgh, Scotland. The chapel is renowned for its intricate and elaborate architecture, rich symbolism.

Famous for its mysterious and symbolic carvings. Some believe that the carvings contain hidden messages, codes, and connections to the Knights Templar, Freemasonry, and other esoteric traditions.

Part of the amazing interior of Rosslyn Chapel, south of Edinburgh. Since its construction began in 1446, the chapel has evoked wonder and surprise with the beauty and intricacy of its stonework. More pics and info: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/roslin/rosslynchapel/index.html

#Scotland #RosslynChapel #Chapel #Rosslyn #Roslin #Midlothian #Edinburgh #UndiscoveredScotland

Beautiful and mysterious Rosslyn Chapel south of Edinburgh. What was actually built was only a small part of what its founder intended before his death in 1484, yet it remains a truly remarkable achievement. More pics and info: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/roslin/rosslynchapel/index.html

#Scotland #RosslynChapel #Chapel #Roslin #Rosslyn #UndiscoveredScotland

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Since the late 1980s, the chapel has been the subject of speculative theories concerning a connection with the Knights Templar and the Holy Grail, and Freemasonry. It was prominently featured in this role in Dan Brown's bestselling novel The Da Vinci Code (2003) and its 2006 film adaptation. Medieval historians say these accounts have no basis in fact.

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Rosslyn Chapel is the third Sinclair place of worship at Roslin, the first being in Roslin Castle and the second (whose crumbling buttresses can still be seen today) in what is now Roslin Cemetery. Sinclair founded the college to celebrate the Divine Office throughout the day and night, and also to celebrate Masses for all the faithful departed. [Continues from yesterday & continues tomorrow]

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Rosslyn Chapel, formerly known as the Collegiate Chapel of St Matthew, is a 15th-century chapel located in the village of Roslin, Midlothian, Scotland.

The Chapel was founded on a small hill above Roslin Glen as a Catholic collegiate church (with between four and six ordained canons and two boy choristers) in the mid-15th century. The chapel was founded by William Sinclair, 1st Earl of Caithness of the Scoto-Norman Sinclair family.