The Collegiate Church or Chapel of Rosslyn, its Builders, Architect, and Construction

Authors

  • Andrew Kerr

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.012.218.244

Keywords:

Chapel, Architecture, Decorations, Tombs

Abstract

The article begins with a brief biography of the architect of Rosslyn Chapel, Sir William St Clair. The author discusses how foreign workers influenced the architectural style of the chapel, but emphasises that the work of Scottish masons is also notable. He highlights some of the chapel's functional features and describes the significance of the decorative features. The burials within the chapel are also discussed.

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Published

30-11-1877

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How to Cite

The Collegiate Church or Chapel of Rosslyn, its Builders, Architect, and Construction. (1877). Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 12, 218-244. https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.012.218.244