Architectural Detail of St Giles Kirk, Edinburgh

Category

Library Item

Item no

14553

Title

Architectural detail of St Giles Kirk, Edinburgh

Description

Detail of carved elements on the exterior of St. Giles Kirk. The focus of the photograph is the face of a gargoyle-like figure which protrudes from the building with its tongue sticking out. To the left of the gargoyle can be seen a panel of a stone carved shield with the cross of St. Andrew.

Artist / maker

Ansell, Andrew J L

Date

2008

Type

Digital image

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

In the gothic style, gargoyles were architectural elements designed to prevent water from running down masonry walls. Dogs were commonly depicted as gargoyles.

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Architecture > Architectural features > Arches

Architecture > Architectural features > Buttresses

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Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Religion > Religious facilities > Protestant churches

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