Tower and Crown of St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh

Category

Library Item

Item no

7919

Title

Tower and Crown of St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh from measurements taken by W. T. Gammie and J. C. Hutton

Description

A floor map, layout design and detail of specific carvings and parts of the tower and spire of St. Giles Cathedral. Both exterior and interior features are detailed in this picture.

Artist / maker

Unknown

Date

1900

Size

38.2 x 29.6 cm

Type

Reproduction

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

A reproduction of drawing from 'The Building News' Sep 7 1877.

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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