Scone, Village 1899
Photo ref: 43917
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Scone was where Scotland's kings were crowned. On 1 January 1651, Charles II was crowned king of Scotland with Robert the Bruce's gold circlet. His coronation was bought at a price - Charles agreed to impose the Presbyterian Church in England, and the third civil war was about to begin.

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