[MR] BBC: Beehive discovered in Rosslyn Chapel

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 Bees are of symbolic significance to both operative and speculative masons, because of their legendary cooperation, industry, and production of useful materials.  It stands to reason that masons would provide accommodation for creatures they might have considered to be, in a way, fellow craftsmen.

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From: Garth G. Groff <ggg9y at virginia.edu>
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Sent: Wed, Mar 31, 2010 7:22 am
Subject: [MR] BBC: Beehive discovered in Rosslyn Chapel


Noble friends, 
 
The archaeological community in Scotland is all abuzz (so to speak) about the discovery of a purpose-built beehive within a pillar at Rosslyn Chapel. Very strange, since the hive could not be accessed for collecting honey. Here's the story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/8594724.stm . 
 
I wish I could tell you all more about this, since I was previously in the service of Sir Oliver Sinclair of Roslyn. That was over 500 years ago, and memories do get foggy with age. 
 
Kind regards, 
 
Mungo Napier, Former Captain of Archers and Equerry  to Sir Oliver Sinclair. 
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