Cathedral, St Andrews

Category

Library Item

Item no

3817

Title

Cathedral, St Andrews

Description

The ruins of St Andrew's Cathedral stand next to St Rule's Tower in St Andrews, Fife. The gothic cathedral has several tracery windows and twin spires. The buildings are sited in a graveyard with many tombstones.

Artist / maker

Unknown

Date

1850

Size

10 x 15.4 cm

Type

Salted paper print

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

St Andrews Cathedral is situated at the east end of South Street in St Andrews, Fife. It was founded in 1160 by a community of Augustinian canons who had occupied the adjacent St Rule's Church since 1144. The lengthy building process culminated in 1318 when the cathedral was consecrated in the presence of Robert the Bruce. When completed it was by far the largest cathedral in Scotland. The cathedral was abandoned in 1559 during the upheaval of the Scottish Reformation, and its friars were expelled from St Andrews. By the 18th century much of the cathedral's stonework had been scavenged for development in the town.

Exhibitions with this item

Other views of this item

Related images

Related subjects

Places > Scotland > Fife

Religion > Religious facilities > Cathedrals

Religion > Religious facilities > Graveyards

Religion > Religious facilities > Protestant churches

Read how our collections have inspired people taking part in events, visits and community groups. Use the slider or navigation arrows to see more responses.