4/4 Rosslyn Chapel : A Treasure in Stone
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First broadcast: 04 Oct 2010.
The exquisite Rosslyn Chapel is a masterpiece in stone. It used to be one of Scotland's best kept secrets, but it became world-famous when it was featured in Dan Brown's the Da Vinci Code.
Art historian Helen Rosslyn, whose husband's ancestor built the chapel over 500 years ago, is the guide on a journey of discovery around this perfect gem of a building. Extraordinary carvings of green men, inverted angels and mysterious masonic marks beg the questions of where these images come from and who were the stonemasons that created them? Helen's search leads her across Scotland and to Normandy in search of the creators of this medieval masterpiece.
Really enjoyed this more so after visiting this beautiful chapel. Apart from the beauty inside ... I found it so peaceful outside just sitting on one of the wooden seats in the grounds. I'm glad its not swamped with tourists so that one can enjoy the treasures of Rosslyn.
P.S ... all 4 programmes were beautifully presented and narrated by Helen ... many thanks.
Fabulous documentary!
This was the documentary that set me on the path to visit Scotland. I saw this program in January 2019, and nine months later; my daughter and I were able to see Rosslyn Chapel for ourselves. Words cannot describe it.
As a member of the family, i wish to thank you for your excellent commentary on Rosslyn Chapel! That commentary was so much more interesting than it would have been with an outsider!
I've been to Roslyn Chapel. It's AMAZING!!!! and then fell into this series of videos. Thank You!!! It's great to follow the influences that led to that wonderful little chapel in the Scottish landscape ❤️
Fascinating four part programme about this very special chapel.
Absolutely Amazing.........THANK-YOU!! I am Scottish on my Mum's side (her father) ........I hope to see this glory of Masonry. Blessings to all who are repairing the world by repairing love and beauty. cheers!
What a brilliantly done documentary! We just got home to the States from a 3-week trip to Ireland and Scotland where I thoroughly enjoyed viewing some of the cathedrals shown in this documentary. It makes me aware of how much we missed, and I long to return!!
One of the best BBC documentaries I've ever watched. Helen Rosslyn's explainations and vitality added immensely to this program. I'll look for more hopefully with her narrations.
Must see
I really appreciate the focus on the stone masonry of the church. I don't watch these shows of castles and all that to wonder about the lives of aristocrats or history. I watch them to appreciate all the hard work done by the stone masons who built them. In this show, I could just about feel and smell the stones. Well done.
Again, absolutely amazing and beautiful! Again, much gratitude!
Beautiful! Thank you!
Wonderful presentation. Helen Rosslyn is an intelligent and passionate delight in her efforts to restore and preserve this glorious edifice.
❤❤❤❤thank you for preserving this masterpiece.a south african.
The unknown stonemasons who created the chapel----they would be amazed at how people are still admiring their work 500 years later.
Great documentary! Thank you.
Visited there today. It is worth a visit.
When I was young and considering my career, I considered mason work.
Fancy brick chimneys suggested bricklaying.
When I see a mason at work, I always want to reach for pneumatic chisels!
Thank you for a fascinating histort lesson.
That stone seems softer and easier to carve than I imagined.
What a beautiful Lady in every way
I will visit this one day.
Helen, both William St. Clair's mother (Egidia) and the 4th Earl Douglas provide the Templar links to Rosslyn. The Scottish Templars looked after the "Black Douglas" children as their own. I guess it's understandable that you didn't want to focus on anything Templar related, as that dynasty went to the Dukes of Atholl via Eleanor St. Clair, and not down your husband's line. Otherwise it's a nice documentary. Thanks for sharing.
Enjoyed the documentary, i've visited many times being local to it and never fail to be overwhelmed. but they never mention the -- "where Rosslyn chiefs uncoffined lie" ...."there are twenty barons bold lie buried within that proud chapelle......" " And each St Clair was buried there, with candle, with book with Knell...." I would have liked to hear more about the crypt and if they ever did manage to find out its true contents.
I went there a few years ago but there was scaffolding all over the front entrance and it was closed to the public. I was so disappointed.
As long as the color of the treated stones is Ok, there is nothing to worry about. The old surface treatment was an honest attempt. It wasn't vandalism. Color can be changed; keep the chapel special. The King couldn't afford something special.
Anyone else notice whats on the spire at 3:18
What about the crypt downstairs with all the upside-down pentagrams scratched into the surface?
The Polarity Dancer I visited Rosslyn chapel yesterday and seen those upside down pentagrams in the crypt...
There is a chalice in a pillar in the chapel
Beyond evil at root of Royalty.
Commit Thy Work To God.
The Sinclair’s are Strong.
I don't consider this ungodly chapel to be of any use.the local council should knock it down and build something with a living purpose.
You have missed so much of what is here I wonder if it was on purpose ? Did you not find the carvings of the Aloe Vera plants interesting ? especially considering that the plant is indigenous to the Americas which were not 'Discovered' (1492) until after Rosslyn was complete ! If it was a chapel why's there NO alter ? The recently added tables do not count. Best regards Neil-(Architect-Mason & Knights Templar)
you can learn masonry and sculpture but like artists ....you need that talent that you were born with.....masonry comes in 2 types.....banker and carver......a banker mason makes blocks of ashlar and collumns etc......a little less artistic flair is needed and more maths skills and dicipline.....much harder to stick with than hobby carving......but a master carver.....is hard work.
Goood.?
slopppy job. you didn't even once mention the crypt beneath or the odd lines pentagrams and alter.