The Northern prospect of St Giles Church

Category

Library Item

Item no

7927

Title

The Northern prospect of St Giles Church

Description

Basic engraving of St. Giles Cathedral taken from the North. The spire and tower stands in the middle of the building, while pointed arch windows and gothic columns lines the lower levels of the church. A clock can be seen by the belfry windows, while the crowning glory of the church is a cockerel wind vane.

Artist / maker

Unknown

Date

1753

Size

16.2 x 31 cm

Type

Engraving

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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