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Sweetheart Abbey, the Abbey with the romantic name, that commemorates the romance that led to its founding.
When Lady Dervorgilla's husband, Lord John Baliol died in 1268, she had his heart embalmed and placed in an ivory casket that she kept with her. In memory of her husband Lady Dervorgilla made numerous acts of charity, one was the founding of Dulce Cor Abbey - Sweet Heart - Abbey in Latin. When Lady Dervorgilla died, she was buried below the high altar with her husband's heart. See on the Map-olah map: https://www.zeemaps.com/view?group=2653234&item=Sweetheart_Abbey
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The Abbey with the romantic name, that commemorates the romance that led to its founding.
When Lady Dervorgilla's husband, Lord John Baliol died in 1268, she had his heart embalmed and placed in an ivory casket that she kept with her. In memory of her husband Lady Dervorgilla made numerous acts of charity, one was the founding of Dulce Cor Abbey - Sweet Heart - Abbey in Latin. When Lady Dervorgilla died, she was buried below the high altar with her husband's heart. |
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