The Chancel, St Giles Cathedral, High Street, Edinburgh

Category

Library Item

Item no

3148

Title

The chancel, St Giles Cathedral, High Street, Edinburgh

Description

The chancel of St Giles Cathedral. Under the vaulted ceiling through an arch is a stained glass window. Flags are raised on pillars above seating.

Artist / maker

Unknown

Date

1910

Size

13.6 x 8.6 cm

Type

Photograph; Postcard

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

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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Architecture > Architectural features > Arches

Architecture > Architectural features > Columns

Architecture > Architectural features > Stained glass

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Furnishings > Furniture > Chairs

Religion > Religious facilities > Protestant churches

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