Master Masons to the Crown of Scotland and Their Works.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Mylne, Robert Scott., author.

Series:

Master Masons to the Crown of Scotland Series

Master Masons to the Crown of Scotland Series ; v.1

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Architecture--Great Britain.

Architecture.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (396 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Burlington : TannerRitchie Publishing, 2016.

Summary:

This historical work by Robert Scott Mylne explores the role and contributions of Master Masons to the Crown of Scotland from the reign of James V to the early 18th century. It provides an in-depth examination of the office of Principal Master Mason, its evolution, and its eventual dissolution with the centralization of royal administration in London following the Act of Union. The book highlights the transition from medieval ecclesiastical construction to royal and governmental architecture, shedding light on the relationship between Freemasonry, the Church, and the Crown. Featuring detailed accounts of significant architectural projects like Holyrood Palace and the Dunkeld Bridge, this meticulously researched volume also traces the professional legacy of the Mylne family. Intended for historians, architects, and those interested in Scottish heritage, the book combines archival research with insights into the socio-political shifts influencing architecture and governance. Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9781554939787

155493978X

OCLC:

1076785695