St Rule's Tower, St Andrews

Category

Library Item

Item no

3594

Title

St Rule's Tower, St Andrews

Description

Part of the ruins of St Andrews cathedral with St Rule's Tower opposite. Around both structures are headstones from the surrounding graveyard.

Artist / maker

Hill, David Octavius

Date

1847

Size

13.6 x 19.5 cm

Type

Salted paper print

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

St Andrews is located on the east coast of Fife. It is home to the oldest university in Scotland. It is also notable for its 12th century cathedral, a ruin since the reformation, and its 13th century castle.

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Homes > Residential buildings > Towers

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