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Memorial works

Following Albert’s premature death, Victoria commissioned the creation of photographs and decorative objects that memorialised her beloved husband

GEORGE WASHINGTON WILSON (1823-93)

Lincluden Abbey, west door and chancel

1870

Albumen print | 8.9 x 5.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2620061

Photograph of Lincluden Abbey showing the west door that comprises a pointed arch window above a small, square doorway. The remains of a buttress stand on the right side. The chancel can be seen through the window. 

Lincluden Abbey is situated in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, and was founded principally as a Priory inhabited by nuns by Uchtred during the middle of the 12th century. During the late 14th century, it became a Collegiate Church and was eventually abandoned during the early 18th century.
  • Creator(s)

    George Washington Wilson (1823-93) (photographer)

  • 8.9 x 5.8 cm (image)

    17.5 x 13.2 cm (whole object)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • Scotland
            • Dumfries & Galloway [Scotland]
              • Dumfries [Scotland]
                • Lincluden Abbey
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Architecture
        • Ecclesiastical & religious architecture
          • Abbeys
          • Christian church architecture
            • Churches