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raysit and utterlie caste downe and destroyed." This was apparently done, as it is recorded that the ashlar work from the church was used by a

Fig. 1426.—Restalrig Collegiate Church.

Jambs and Mouldings of Windows.

certain citizen "to big his hous with." In 1836 the church was restored, being practically rebuilt.

In the churchyard, however, there still exists a somewhat remarkable structure. Externally it is a mausoleum-like building, covered with turf. It is sometimes supposed to be "the crypt or family vault erected by Sir Robert Logan of Restalrig (who died 1440-41), by whom indeed it may have been built, while it has been used as such by successive proprietors." "It was undoubtedly

Fig. 1427.—Restalrig Collegiate Church. Vaulted Roof.

attached to the college, perhaps as the chapter house or St. Triduan's Chapel."