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Earl of Crawford tomb robbed, 1881
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Earl of Crawford tomb robbed, 1881
Four scenes relating to the tomb robbery of Alexander William Crawford Lindsay(1812-1880), 25th Earl of Crawford, 8th Earl of Balcarres. 1. Dunecht House, near Aberdeen. 2. The Chapel. 3. Entrance to the vault. 4. The vault, with the shelf on which the coffin lay(marked with an cross) Date: 1881
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1881 25th Aberdeen Alexander Chapel Coffin Crawford Estate Grave Italianate Lindsay Places Robbed Robber Robbery Shelf Tomb Vault Trapdoor
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1. Dunecht House, near Aberdeen: The first scene in this series of photographs depicts Dunecht House, the grand Italianate mansion that served as the ancestral home of the Earls of Crawford and Balcarres. Nestled in the picturesque countryside of Aberdeenshire, Scotland, this imposing edifice was a symbol of the aristocratic wealth and status of the Lindsay family. 2. The Chapel: The second image reveals the serene and hallowed grounds of the chapel, located within the Dunecht estate. Here, generations of the Lindsay family were laid to rest, their final resting place a testament to their lineage and legacy. The tranquil atmosphere of the chapel was shattered in 1881, when the tomb of the 25th Earl of Crawford and 8th Earl of Balcarres was desecrated. 3. Entrance to the Vault: The third photograph shows the ominous entrance to the vault, where the Earl's coffin once lay. The intricately carved stonework and wrought iron gates bear witness to the meticulous craftsmanship of a bygone era. However, this once sacred and secure resting place was no match for the determined tomb robbers who sought to plunder its treasures. 4. The Vault: In the final image, the empty vault lies exposed, its once impenetrable entrance now a gaping hole. The shelf that once cradled the Earl's coffin, marked by a simple cross, now stands empty. The theft of the Earl's remains and the valuable artifacts interred with him caused a sensation in the press and sparked a manhunt for the perpetrators. The events of 1881 left an indelible mark on the history of Dunecht estate and the Lindsay family, a grim reminder of the fragility of wealth and power. These evocative images offer a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the line between reverence and greed was blurred, and the pursuit of treasure came at a steep price.
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