St Giles Cathedral, doorway

Category

Library Item

Item no

7938

Title

St Giles Cathedral, doorway

Description

The entrance door to St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh is under a carved stone arch on either side of which are statues of figures. Above the entrance is a stained glass window. In front of the doorway are railings and two lamps.

Artist / maker

Unknown

Date

1883

Size

28.4 x 24 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 > Architectural features > Doors and doorways

Architecture > Architectural features > Windows

Architecture > Monuments > Statues

Places > Edinburgh areas > Old Town

Places > Edinburgh areas > Royal Mile

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

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