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Scone Palace

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Scone Palace viewed from the Abbey Gateway.

Moot or "Boot" Hill.

Site of the coronation of the Kings of Scotland and of Scottish Parliament. This artiticial mound was created by earth brought in the boots of lords swearing loyalty to their King.
The stone is a replica of the one upon which the Kings of Scots were crowned on Moot Hill until 1296, when Edward I took the stone to Westminster Abbey...

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Updated 18 oct. 2008