Dunkeld, Dunkeld Cathedral, Incised Slab
Carved Stone (Medieval) - (16th Century)
Site Name Dunkeld, Dunkeld Cathedral, Incised Slab
Classification Carved Stone (Medieval) - (16th Century)
Alternative Name(s) Tomb Of Alexander Douglas
Canmore ID 27162
Site Number NO04SW 1.06
NGR NO 0237 4259
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/27162
- Council Perth And Kinross
- Parish Dunkeld And Dowally
- Former Region Tayside
- Former District Perth And Kinross
- Former County Perthshire
Observation (June 2009 - July 2009)
NO 02393 42595 This small collection, which was assessed during June–July 2009, has recently undergone conservation and has been set up in a new display in the W tower of the cathedral. Among the earlier pieces there is a hog-back tomb, the upper face of which has a cross with a stepped calvary on one side and clear tegulation on the other. A later piece is the tomb of Alexander Douglas (d 1547), where the slab is incised with the figure of a churchman, his hands clasped in prayer, wearing a fringed stole, chasuble and alb. A cross with a stepped calvary is incised to the right of the figure. Near the damaged lower edge, and therefore incomplete, is a shield with two stars above seven pheons(?) with a chalice above. This and other inventories of carved stones at Historic
Scotland’s properties in care are held by Historic Scotland’s Collections Unit. For further information please contact hs.collections@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
Funder: Historic Scotland
