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McLean of Coll |
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Lachlan |
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effigy, Lastra Tombale |
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Reilig Odrain, Iona, Scotland |
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Iona Abbey Museum, Iona, Scotland |
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предполагаемая датировка - 1340-1350-е, судя по аналогичным памятникам в Ирландии, Шотландии, Испании и Швейцарии
(P0034, 1342), (P0325, 1347) - ангелы у изголовья
(P0301, 1350), (P0304 , 1345?) - клиновидная нагрудная часть бармицы, длина подолов
(P0226, 1345) - форма шлема (заострение купола, низкая тулья, изгиб вниз выреза на лбу)
(P0242, 1346), (P0464, 1331) - положение руки, вытаскивающей меч
(P0224, 1325), (P0464, 1331) - положение руки, стеганая куртка с характерным простеганым локтем
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One of these effigies is known to be of Gilbride MacKinnon, and commemorates five generations of his family.
Gilbride is shown in full armour and carrying a spear and a sword, and the memorial was probably commissioned by his great-grandson, Finguin, who served as Abbot of Iona at the end of the 1300s.
Возможно, были использованы старые памятники и набиты новые надписи, как и с многими памятниками этого периода в Ирландии и Шотландии
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Unknown. Formerly in Reilig Odrain.
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On display are some of the best late-medieval West Highland graveslabs. Among the warrior effigies is that commemorating Gilbride MacKinnon (died c.1280), who is depicted in armour.
John MacDonald became the first 'official' MacDonald Lord of the Isles in 1354. Subsequent lords of the Isles lavished gifts on Iona, and four of them were buried at St Oran's Chapel.
Set apart from the abbey itself is a simple rectangular chapel, probably built by Somerled as a private burial chapel for his family
In front of the chapel is Reilig Odhrain, or St Oran's Graveyard, where the medieval MacDonald lords of the Isles were buried. The Lord's most powerful clan chiefs, from among the MacLean, MacLeod, and MacKinnon clans, were also buried here. Many of these chieftain's gravestones are now in the abbey museum
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.line drawing of tomb effigy on the Isle of Iona of a 16th century McLean of Coll chief
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Grave-slab of Lachlan
We don't know who Lachlan was – the inscription on the pillow and down the left-hand edge of the stone is incomplete. However, remarkably, we have the name of the mason who carved this stone – Mael-Sechlainn O Cuinn. Angels sit on Lachlan's shoulders and the background of the slab is decorated with vinescroll, interlace and a griffin (there's another fine example on Abbot MacKinnon's Cross).
возможный персонаж - Lachlan Lubanach Maclean, 5th Chief (flourished 1370s), Died - before 1405
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MacIllaspy (Mac Gilleasbuig, M'Gillespie/Gillespy) |
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Donald (Domhnall) |
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Finlaggan |
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crown tenant of Finlaggan during the 1540s |
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father - Patric |
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graveslab |
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chapel at Finlaggan Castle, Islay, Argyll and Bute, Loch Finlaggan, Scotland, UK |
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chapel at Finlaggan Castle, Islay, Argyll and Bute, Loch Finlaggan, Scotland, UK
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Depicts a Gaelic warrior (with galley in background). Late medieval graveslab of Domhnall Mac Gill'easbuig, from Finlaggan of which this is a cast copy. Museum of Scotland, 2005.
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Effigy of Domhnall
Mac Gilleasbuig, tenant of Finlaggan in the 1540s
Guerrier gaelique medieval figurant sur un gisant a Finlaggan. Il est originaires des Hebrides, mais en tant que tel est tres proche de ceux de l'Exercitus Scoticanus
Effigy of a man wearing Highland armour
Loch Finlaggan, Islay - the man on the gravestone is said to be Donald MacGill-uisbeag (MacIllaspy) who held Finlaggan in the mid 1500s
One of these very beautiful and ancient grave slabs represents the effigy of a knight and of his galley… details are given on the information panels below.
Islay Finlaggan Chapel panel © 2015 Scotiana
‘An Caibeal – The Chapel
Straight ahead of you is the ruin of the 14th century chapel built by John I, Lord of the Isles. A carved stone commemorative cros (top left) was discovered in the graveyard next to the chapel. The graveslabs found here include one with an anvil (probably from the grave of a smith), a child’s slab (below left) and a fine effigy of a man in Highland armour (far left) with an image of his galley beneath his feet.
This was Donald MacGill-uisbeag (MacIllaspy) who held Finlaggan in the mid-1500’s.
The chapel was dedicated to St Findluga, a monk who came to Scotland during the 6th century when St Columba was also alive. Recent excavations show that some of the burials in the graveyard are of an earlier date than the chapel.’
National Museum of Scotland
Description Finlaggan Castle, Islay. View of effigy of Donaldus, son of Patricius.
Catalogue Number SC 427378
Scope and Content Detail of effigy in chapel at Finlaggan Castle, Islay, Argyll and Bute Loch Finlaggan lies c.1.5km north-west of Ballygrant on Islay. The remains of a castle and associated buildings occupy two small islands at the north-east end of the loch: Eilean Mor, meaning 'great isle'; and Eilean na Comhairle, meaning 'council isle'. On the north-east side of Eilean Mor lies the remains of a late medieval chapel and burial-ground. Within the chapel, a number of medieval grave-slabs still survive in situ. This tapered slab dates from c.1500-60, and bears an effigy of a man in armour with a sword. Below this is a galley without a sail. To the right of the effigy's head is an inscription commemorating 'Donald, son of Patrick, son of Celestinus'.
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Finlaggan - Grave slab - Knight
Two of the grave slabs in the ruined C14th chapel at Finlaggan. The righthand one depicting a knight with hefty broadsword.
Knight grave slab for a view beneath the protective lid.
The ancient historical site of Finlaggan lies towards the north of the isle of Islay, the remains of the buildings are clustered on a little islet called Eilean Mor ("Big island" despite its size) with a tiny circular islet, Eilean na Comhairle "council isle" a few dozen yards to its southwest - according to a sign board on the site "The Council Island, reached from here by a stone causeway, was the meeting place for the Council of the Isles. Recent excavations have revealed the ruins of an Iron Age stronghold - a dun or broch - on the island. And at a later date, perhaps in the C13th a castle was built over the ruins of this fort. The castle was dismantled and replaced by buildings occupied in the 1400s, one of which is thought to have been the Council Chamber."
A third island, Eilean Mhuireill lies much further away off the southern end of the eastern coast of the loch. It is a Crannog LinkExternal link and may have once been used by the Clan Donald as a prison island.
Eilean Mor is now linked to mainland Islay by a wooden causeway, but until recently access was only by small boat. Council isle remains detached, as does Eilean Mhuireill.
This group of islands in Loch Finlaggan was the clan headquarters of the Clan Donald, Lords of the Isles, and though the OS map labels the site as a "Castle" it is better thought of as an ancient palace.
Most of the ruined buildings now visible date from the 14th to 16th centuries, but the site dates back much further into antiquity, with its period of greatest importance being in the reign of John, First Lord of the Isles (1329-80), while its history stretches back to at least the Iron Age.
Effigy of Donald M'Gillespie / Gillespy (Domhnall Mac Gilleasbuig), crown tenant of Finlaggan during the 1540s (d. 1562?)
Cast copy of a 16th-century grave effigy from Finlaggan, Museum of Scotland.
Effigy of Domhall (Donald/Domhnall) MacGill'easbuig (M'Gillespie/Gillespy)
Effigy of Donald MacGill'easbuig
A cast of the original, mid-16th century effigy at Finlaggan, where MacGill'easbuig was a crown tenant. He is shown in West Highland armour, implying his status as a mercenary in the wars in Ireland.
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Kildalton |
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Stone tomb effigy of Scottish highland knight in mediaeval church of Kildalton, island of Islay, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK
A slab with an armoured figure in very high relief, built into the south wall, and surrounded by a tall iron railing. No direct sunlight falls upon it, and this made it extremely difficult to photograph. To the left of the head are two lines of writing. The seem to be
HIC JAC ET MARI
To the right of the head is a small figure in a niche, and beneath the elbow on the right of the stone there is a dog.
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The Kildalton Cross is a monolithic high cross in Celtic cross form in the churchyard of the former parish church of Kildalton (from Scottish Gaelic Cill Daltain, "Church of the Foster Son" (i.e. St John the Evangelist) on the island of Islay in the Inner Hebrides, Scotland.
The cross and the adjacent roofless medieval parish church are in the care of Historic Environment Scotland (access at all times) and are jointly a scheduled ancient monument.
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The parish is believed to be named after one of the stepsons of the Macdonalds, the family who ruled the island in the Middle Ages. The power of the MacDonalds was tempered by John Mclan (or MacLan) of Ardnamurchan who captured John Mor MacDonald (executed 1499) on behalf of the King James IV. John Maclan's great grandson is buried at Kildalton under a stone bearing an effigy of him in his armour.
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In the ground within the church and around it are at least seventeen West Highland style recumbent grave slabs, in a range of patterns in common use during the 1300s and 1400s. Especially striking is the grave slab, now set into an interior wall of the church carrying a deeply and beautifully carved effigy of a knight in full regalia with a second smaller figure hovering above his left shoulder. This smaller figure, sometimes found on grave slabs carrying effigies of knights, may be an indication that the knight's wife was buried alonside him.
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MacDuffie |
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1350? |
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Oronsay |
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The effigies were probably brought to Oronsay from elsewhere |
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Augustinian Priory, Oronsay, Scotland, UK |
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Oronsay Priory Photo, MacDuffie effigies
Two medieval effigies of MacDuffie chiefs. The effigies were probably brought to Oronsay from elsewhere
Effigy at Oronsay Priory, Scotland
Effigy of Warrior on an Oronsay Tomb
This photograph, taken in the first half of the 20th century by M.E.M. Donaldson, shows a tapered effigy grave slab of an armoured man, a funerary monument dating to 14th or 15th century. The slab is set into the wall of Oronsay Priory, the ruins of which stand at the west end of the island. The Augustinian priory was founded in the 14th century by John I, Lord of the Isles, but was in a ruinous state by the early 17th century.
Effigy of Warrior on an Oronsay Tomb
This illustration was taken from 'A Tour in Scotland' by Thomas Pennant, but not found in this edition.
It shows tombs in Oransay Monastery. Built by the the Augustinians in the early fourteenth century, it became a significant religious centre for Argyll and the Islands. It was founded by John I, Lord of the Isles, between 1325 and 1353 and measures fifty-nine feet by eighteen.
The tombs are those of ancient islanders, two of which represent warriors, measuring seven feet long. The remaining tombs are those of lesser heroes, priests and females. Beside them is a stone figure in full size believed to be that of an abbess.
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The exhibit includes two superb effigies of MacDuffie chiefs
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Augustinian Priory, Oronsay, Scotland, UK |
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описание локации - см. P0588d
Effigy of Warrior on an Oronsay Tomb
Tombstone in the Chappel at Oransay drawn by James Miller after a sketch taken in 1772. One of a number of distinctive Celtic tomb slabs at Oronsay Priory. Oronsay is a small Hebridian Island close to Colonsay. It has a ruined medieval Augustinian priory. This relief is of a soldier in full armour with sword. His head rests on a pillow decorated with an angel and a figure at prayer. There are also several figures at his foot.
British Library Additional MS 15509 f.55
Description Oronsay Priory, interior. View of arch in north side of chancel with effigy beneath.
Date 24/8/1898
Collection Erskine Beveridge
Catalogue Number SC 740737
Category On-line Digital Images
Copy of AG 1720
Scope and Content Effigy Slab, North Wall of Sanctuary, Priory Church, Oronsay Priory, Argyll & Bute The ruins of Oronsay Priory stand at the west end of the small island of Oronsay, accessible by foot from its larger neighbour, Colonsay, at low tide. The priory was founded by John I, Lord of the Isles, between 1325 and 1353 as an Augustinian community, but little is known about its subsequent history. The building seems to have progressed intermittently through the 14th and 15th centuries, but by the early 17th century it was in a ruinous condition. The Victorian photographer, Erskine Beveridge, photographed the priory c.1897. On the north wall of the sanctuary of the priory church is a late 15th-century pointed arch which opens into a shallow recess, probably used as a sacristy. Leaning against the back wall is a tapered grave-slab carved in high relief with the effigy of a man in armour, a funerary monument which dates from the 14th or 15th century. The figure is unusually rich in detail. He is wearing a conical bascinet (headgear) with traces of a rectangular visor at the front. The cuffs of his undergarment are ornamented with plant-stems, and the left cuff is fastened with three buttons. His head rests on a pillow with tassels at the corners, and decorated with two winged figures shown in profile, one holding a book and the other, evidently St Michael, standing on a dragon and wielding a sword. Flanking his feet are two inverted figures who hold straps attached to his ankles as if unbuckling his spurs. Their heads rest on small pillows and their free hands are raised, one touching the head in an attitude of grief, and the other pointing upwards. Source: RCAHMS contribution to SCRAN.
Monumental inscriptions at Oronsay, 1772
Creator: Artist; Miller, James
Description: Tombstone in the Chappel at Oransay drawn by James Miller after a sketch taken in 1772. One of a number of distinctive Celtic tomb slabs at Oronsay Priory. Oronsay is a small Hebridian Island close to Colonsay. It has a ruined medieval Augustinian priory. This relief is of a soldier in full armour with sword. His head rests on a pillow decorated with an angel and a figure at prayer. There are also several figures at his foot.
Source: The British Library
Subject: Scotland, Argyllshire, Sculpture, Tombs, Oronsay Priory, grave, Celtic art, soldier, Scottish costume
Geographic coverage: Oronsay (Argyll and Bute) - 134500 , 688500
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