In his attempts to conquer Scotland, Edward I of England invaded in 1296 at the head of an army.
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The Stone of Destiny was kept by the monks of Iona, the traditional headquarters of the Scottish Celtic church, until Viking raiding caused them to move to the mainland, first to Dunkeld, Atholl, and then to Scone.
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Such a substitution could have been instigated by the Abbot of Scone, who stood as custodian.
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Sacking Berwick, beating the Scots at Dunbar, and laying siege to Edinburgh Castle, Edward then proceeded to Scone, intending to take the Stone of Destiny, which was kept at Scone Abbey.
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