St Giles, Original Base at St Eloy Chapel

Category

Library Item

Item no

3079

Title

St Giles, original base at St Eloy Chapel

Description

The base of a stone pillar in St Giles Cathedral. ornate railings can be seen behind the pillar, while in front of the pillar are the corners of two stone steps.

Artist / maker

Ross, Thomas

Date

1890

Size

16.5 x 21.5 cm

Type

Photograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

The chapel and aisle of St. Eloy was built by the guild of Hammermen (metalworkers) in 1410.

St Giles Kirk, often called St Giles Cathedral, is situated on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh. A church has stood on the site since around 1120-1140, but little remains of the 12th century structure. St Giles played an important part in the Scottish Protestant Reformation with John Knox serving as its minister from 1560 until his death in 1572. The building has experienced significant additions, alterations and restorations during its history. The Thistle Chapel, a private chapel for the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle, was added between 1909-11.

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