Shrine base

Object Detail

This once formed the base of a tomb or shrine in the early medieval church that is now part of Glasgow Cathedral. It may have been associated with the shrine of St Kentigern, the first bishop within the ancient British kingdom of Strathclyde, who died in 614. Arched structures like this were sometimes used to enclose holy relics so passing pilgrims could see and venerate them.
Collection Type
Sculptured Stones
Date Made
Mid 13th Century
Period
Medieval
Dimensions
534 x 420 x 380mm
533 x 760 x 307mm
534 x 452 x 380mm
532 x 304 x 392mm
274 x 532 x 534mm
285 x 155 x 202mm
273 x 533 x 532mm
250 x 740 x 532mm
250 x 660 x 532mm
Material
Stone/BM Inorganic
Owner
Scottish Ministers
Property Information
Glasgow Cathedral
Accession No
GLA/o/1a-i

Object Type

Shrine

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