St Giles Cathedral, Monument of the Marquis of Montrose

Category

Library Item

Item no

7934

Title

St Giles Cathedral, monument of the Marquis of Montrose

Description

An ornate stone tomb is carved into the wall in a corner of St Giles Kirk in Edinburgh. A carved figure lies in an alcove and is surrounded by an arch and columns. Two small cherubs stand above on either side of the tomb.

Artist / maker

Unknown

Date

1883

Size

28.9 x 23.8 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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Architecture > Monuments > Memorial monuments

Architecture > Monuments > Tombs

Places > Edinburgh areas > Old Town

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Religion > Religious facilities > Cathedrals