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Glasgow, Abercromby Street, St Mary's Roman Catholic Church
Church (19th Century)
Site Name Glasgow, Abercromby Street, St Mary's Roman Catholic Church
Classification Church (19th Century)
Alternative Name(s) Forbes Street
Canmore ID 150821
Site Number NS66SW 132
NGR NS 60700 64541
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/150821
Ordnance Survey licence number AC0000807262. All rights reserved.
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DP 220228
Oblique aerial view of St Mary's Roman Catholic Church, looking E.
RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital
25/8/2015
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Glasgow, Abercromby Street, St Mary's RC Church. View from West.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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Glasgow, Abercromby Street, St Mary's RC Church. View from East.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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Glasgow, Abercromby Street, St Mary's RC Church. View of Lady chapel on South side.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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SC 1496276
Glasgow, Abercromby Street, St Mary's RC Church. Gilded Corinthian capital, detail.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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Glasgow, Abercromby Street, St Mary's RC Church. South of altar, statue, detail.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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Painting of second station of the cross, detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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Painting of thirteenth station of the cross, detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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Glasgow, Abercromby Street, St Mary's RC Church. View from East.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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Glasgow, Abercromby Street, St Mary's RC Church. View from South-East.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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Glasgow, Abercromby Street, St Mary's RC Church. Sanctuary, East end of church, view from gallery to West.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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Glasgow, Abercromby Street, St Mary's RC Church. View of gallery from altar rail.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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Glasgow, Abercromby Street, St Mary's RC Church. View of entrance vestibule.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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SC 2535186
Glasgow, Abercromby Street, St Mary's RC Church. View of Lady chapel on South side.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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Glasgow, Abercromby Street, St Mary's RC Church. Confessional box, detail.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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SC 2535192
Glasgow, Abercromby Street, St Mary's RC Church. View of sanctuary from gallery.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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SC 2535207
Glasgow, Abercromby Street, St Mary's RC Church. South of altar, statue, detail.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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Painting of first station of the cross, detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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Painting of second station of the cross, detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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Painting of fifth station of the cross, detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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Painting of tenth station of the cross, detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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Painting of thirteenth station of the cross, detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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DP 220225
Oblique aerial view of St Mary's Roman Catholic Church, looking WNW.
RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital
25/8/2015
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DP 220226
Oblique aerial view of St Mary's Roman Catholic Church, looking W.
RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital
25/8/2015
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 220227
Oblique aerial view of St Mary's Roman Catholic Church, looking SW.
RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital
25/8/2015
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SC 1496257
Glasgow, Abercromby Street, St Mary's RC Church, interior. General view from West.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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Glasgow, Abercromby Street, St Mary's RC Church. View of chapel on North side.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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SC 1496277
Glasgow, Abercromby Street, St Mary's RC Church. Gilded column head, detail.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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SC 1496282
Glasgow, Abercromby Street, St Mary's RC Church. Former altar, detail.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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SC 1496285
Painting of third station of the cross, detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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Glasgow, 99 Abercromby Street, St Mary's Catholic Church. General view of interior, view from South-West.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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Glasgow, Abercromby Street, St Mary's RC Church. View of chapel on North side.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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SC 2535190
Glasgow, Abercromby Street, St Mary's RC Church. Confessional box, detail.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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Glasgow, Abercromby Street, St Mary's RC Church. Former altar, relief carving of Our Lady holding the baby Jesus, detail.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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Glasgow, Abercromby Street, St Mary's RC Church. Wall, painting directly above altar with gilt decorative surround, detail.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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SC 2535209
Glasgow, Abercromby Street, St Mary's RC Church. Floor, tiling, detail.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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SC 2535231
Painting of eleventh station of the cross, detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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Painting of fourteenth station of the cross, detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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SC 2535243
Wall, painted decoration, detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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Glasgow, Abercromby Street, St Mary's RC Church, interior. View from South-West.
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Former altar, detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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Wall, painted decoration, detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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SC 1494671
Floor, tiling, detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
© Crown Copyright: HES
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Glasgow, Abercromby Street, St Mary's RC Church. View from South-West.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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SC 1496261
Glasgow, Abercromby Street, St Mary's RC Church. View of sanctuary.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1496269
Glasgow, Abercromby Street, St Mary's RC Church. Former altar, relief carving of Our Lady holding the baby Jesus, detail.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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SC 1496272
Glasgow, Abercromby Street, St Mary's RC Church. Wall, painting directly above altar with gilt decorative surround, detail.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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SC 1496275
Glasgow, Abercromby Street, St Mary's RC Church. Baptismal font enclosure, carved entrance archway, detail.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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SC 1496280
Glasgow, Abercromby Street, St Mary's RC Church. Marble pulpit, detail.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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SC 1496287
Painting of fifth station of the cross, detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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Painting of eighth station of the cross, detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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Painting of tenth station of the cross, detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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Glasgow, Abercromby Street, St Mary's RC Church. View from South-West.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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Glasgow, Abercromby Street, St Mary's RC Church. View from South.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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SC 2535175
Glasgow, 99 Abercromby Street, St Mary's Catholic Street, interior. General view from altar to East
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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SC 2535180
Glasgow, Abercromby Street, St Mary's RC Church. View of gallery from altar rail.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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SC 2535182
Glasgow, Abercromby Street, St Mary's RC Church. View of sanctuary.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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SC 2535195
Glasgow, Abercromby Street, St Mary's RC Church. Wall, decoration, detail.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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SC 2535203
Glasgow, Abercromby Street, St Mary's RC Church. Gilded column head, detail.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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SC 2535205
Glasgow, Abercromby Street, St Mary's RC Church. North of altar, statue, detail.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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SC 2535211
Painting of first station of the cross, detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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Painting of second station of the cross, detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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Painting of third station of the cross, detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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Painting of fourth station of the cross, detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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Painting of fourth station of the cross, detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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Painting of seventh station of the cross, detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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Painting of eighth station of the cross, detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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Painting of ninth station of the cross, detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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Painting of twelfth station of the cross, detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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SC 2535239
Entrance porch and railings, detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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SC 2535242
Former altar, detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1494670
Gilded Corinthian capital, detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1496266
Glasgow, Abercromby Street, St Mary's RC Church. Confessional box, detail.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1496268
Glasgow, Abercromby Street, St Mary's RC Church. View of sanctuary from gallery.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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SC 1496271
Glasgow, Abercromby Street, St Mary's RC Church. Wall, decoration, detail.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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SC 1496281
Glasgow, Abercromby Street, St Mary's RC Church. Floor, tiling, detail.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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SC 1496283
Painting of first station of the cross, detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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SC 1496297
Entrance porch and railings, detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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SC 1496298
Entrance front, pediment, centrally placed cross with two bas relief angels on either side, detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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SC 2535173
Glasgow, Abercromby Street, St Mary's RC Church, interior. General view from West.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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SC 2535191
Glasgow, Abercromby Street, St Mary's RC Church. Confessional box, detail.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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SC 2535200
Glasgow, Abercromby Street, St Mary's RC Church. Baptismal font, raising mechanism, detail.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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SC 2535201
Glasgow, Abercromby Street, St Mary's RC Church. Baptismal font enclosure, carved entrance archway, detail.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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SC 2535204
Glasgow, Abercromby Street, St Mary's RC Church. North of altar, statue, detail.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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SC 2535210
Glasgow, Abercromby Street, St Mary's RC Church. Former altar, detail.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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Painting of third station of the cross, detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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Painting of sixth station of the cross, detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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Painting of twelfth station of the cross, detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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St Mary’s, Glasgow
Survey of Private Collections
1900
© Archdiocesan Curial Offices, Glasgow. Courtesy of HES
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Glasgow, Abercromby Street, St Mary's RC Church. View from South-East.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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SC 1496273
Glasgow, Abercromby Street, St Mary's RC Church. Baptismal font, detail.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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SC 1496288
Painting of sixth station of the cross, detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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Painting of seventh station of the cross, detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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Painting of twelfth station of the cross, detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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SC 2535196
Glasgow, Abercromby Street, St Mary's RC Church. Wall, decoration, detail.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2535240
Entrance front, pediment, centrally placed cross with two bas relief angels on either side, detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 220229
Oblique aerial view of St Mary's Roman Catholic Church, looking ESE.
RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital
25/8/2015
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1496253
Glasgow, Abercromby Street, St Mary's RC Church. View from South.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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SC 1496256
Glasgow, Abercromby Street, St Mary's RC Church. Presbytery, view from West.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
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SC 1496265
Glasgow, Abercromby Street, St Mary's RC Church. Confessional box, detail.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
15/12/1997
© Crown Copyright: HES
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- Council Glasgow, City Of
- Parish Glasgow (City Of Glasgow)
- Former Region Strathclyde
- Former District City Of Glasgow
- Former County Lanarkshire
Architects: Goldie & Childe 1842; Foremen & Cameron, design of 1842.
NMRS REFERENCE: S.N.B.R. photographs: 1 print.
EXTERNAL REFERENCE: R.I.B.A. Drawings Collection. Foreman & Cameron, 16 Queen Street, Glasgow. 1st July 1842: design for West front of Cathedral
Watching Brief (7 March 2019)
NS 606 645 A watching brief was carried out, 7 March 2019, during the excavation of geotechnical test pits at Abercromby Street. Human remains were uncovered in two of the test pits, as well as coffin handles. These are presumed to be related to the burial ground depicted on the 1865 Ordnance survey map of the site next to St Mary’s Church which dates to 1842.
Archive: NRHE (intended)
Funder: Private individual
Orla Craig - GUARD Archaeology Ltd
(Source: DES Vol 20)
