Kinneff Old Church is a 13th-century whitewashed church on the Aberdeenshire coast where Scotland's Crown Jewels—the crown, sceptre, and sword of state—were hidden beneath the floorboards for eight years to protect them from Oliver Cromwell's army during the English Civil War. Visitors can see the exact spot where the Honours were buried and view informative displays about this pivotal moment in Scottish history.
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