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Historic Environment Scotland
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Historic statues to go back on show at Melrose Abbey

by Eno Adeogun

The figures of St Peter, St Paul, St Andrew and Mary, were removed from the Abbey in the early 1980s due to fears that the carved sandstone was vulnerable to further weathering and damage.

They are now ready to go back on display after the restoration work that was carried out on them by expert conservators and visitors will be able to see them on display from Saturday May 20.

Historic Environment Scotland

The statues date to the rebuilding of Melrose Abbey after it was destroyed by the armies of Richard II in 1385.

Jill van Millingen, collections manager at Historic Environment Scotland, which runs the abbey, said in a press release: "It's fantastic to see these special artefacts restored and back in their rightful home at Melrose Abbey.

"This rich collection of everyday items from medieval times brings the history of Melrose Abbey to life, helping us understand what daily life would have been like for the monks who lived here."

The artefacts will be on display during the Abbey's Chronicle of Melrose event, as part of the Festival of Museums weekend.

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