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SCA - Scottish Catholic Archives
GD - Gifts and Deposits
140 - Drawings by Peter Anson
Repository
Scottish Catholic Archives
Ref No
SCA/GD/140/10
Title
Greyfriars Convent and Church, Elgin
Date
11 Jun 1934
Level
Item
Description
Signed and dated drawing; a detailed pen and ink study of the elaborate rood screen which separates nave from choir and through which one glimpses the high altar; an intricate pen and ink technique describes the elaborate carving of panels of saints and t
Physical Description
Pen and ink
Admin_History
A former fifteenth century Franciscan monastery, restoration began on these buildings in 1896 by the Marquis of Bute. The process was completed in 1908 by his son, Lord Colum Crichton Stuart. In 1898 the 14th century chapel was re-opened on St. Francis’ D
AccessConditions
Open for consultation, some sections closed as they hold personal data subject to the Data Protection Act
PublnNote
McDonald, John: Churches & Places of Catholic Interest in Moray (Elgin, 1980)
Album amicorum of George Strachan
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