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St Giles Cathedral, monument to the Marquis of Montrose
Kersting, A. F., 1967, Photograph
St Giles Cathedral, monument to the Marquis of Montrose
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Title
St Giles Cathedral, monument to the Marquis of Montrose
Description
An ornate and elaborately decorated monument stands in the corner of St. Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh. The monument consists of marble columns and pedestals with carvings of angels holding coats of arms over an arch beneath which the stone effigy of a man lies on its back, dressed in military costume. A plaque hangs on the back wall commemorating the man and his deeds.
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Kersting, A. F.
Date
1967
Size
20.9 x 16 cm
Type
Photograph
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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