Heraldic Shields in St Giles Church

Category

Library Item

Item no

7948

Title

Heraldic Shields in St Giles Church

Description

Ten sketches of heraldic shields are divided into two rows of five. Each shield is labelled by name of person or country for whom they represent and are divided based on their position within the church - North column or South column.

Artist / maker

Unknown

Date

1953

Size

23.7 x 38.7 cm

Type

Reproduction

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

A reproduction of drawing by Esmé Gordon.

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 > Coats of arms

Military > Arms and armament > Shield

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh