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East end, south respond and Napier arms, St Giles
Ross, Thomas, 1890, Photograph
East end, south respond and Napier arms, St Giles
East end, south respond and Napier arms, St Giles
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East end, south respond and Napier arms, St Giles
Description
The capital of a pillar in St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh has a coat of arms showing heraldic symbols and motifs. There is other carved stone decoration around the piece including heads.
Artist / maker
Ross, Thomas
Date
1890
Size
16.5 x 21.5 cm
Type
Photograph
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
The Napier coat of arms is based on the placement of roses in such a way as to create the cross of St. Andrew.
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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The Old and New Towns of Edinburgh World Heritage
Thomas Ross and St Giles Cathedral
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