Rosslyn Chapel
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Rosslyn Chapel is a 15th-century Scottish church renowned for its intricate stone carvings, rich symbolism, and prominent role in popular conspiracy theories and literature.
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| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
church building
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parish church → tourist attraction → |
| architecturalStyle |
Gothic architecture
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Late Gothic → |
| associatedWith |
Freemasonry
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Holy Grail legends → Knights Templar legends → |
| constructionStartDate |
1446
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| coordinateLocation |
55.855°N 3.160°W
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| country |
Scotland
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| dedicatedTo |
Saint Matthew
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| denomination |
Scottish Episcopal Church
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| famousFor |
appearance in films
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appearance in popular literature → association with conspiracy theories → rich symbolism → |
| foundedBy |
William Sinclair, 1st Earl of Caithness
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| hasCarving |
biblical scenes
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musical angels → pagan imagery → plant motifs → |
| hasInscription |
Latin inscriptions
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| hasPart |
choir
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crypt → sacristy → transept → |
| heritageDesignation |
Category A listed building
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| heritageDesignationCountry |
Scotland
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| inception |
15th century
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| locatedIn |
Midlothian
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Roslin → United Kingdom → |
| materialUsed |
sandstone
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| notableFeature |
Apprentice Pillar
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Green Man carvings → Masonic symbolism → intricate stone carvings → ornate ceiling → |
| ownedBy |
Rosslyn Chapel Trust
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| popularCultureReference |
The Da Vinci Code (film)
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The Da Vinci Code (novel) → |
| religion |
Christianity
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| restoration |
extensive conservation work in late 20th century
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roof and stonework conservation in 1990s and 2000s → |
| use |
concert venue
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place of worship → tourist site → |
| visitorStatistics |
major increase in visitors after 2003
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Referenced by (2)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
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Midlothian
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contains |
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The Da Vinci Code
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notableLocationFeatured |