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Unknown Borthwick
1450
Church, Borthwick, Midlothian, Scotland

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Borthwick Church was rebuilt after a fire for the 2nd time in the 1700s. It was originally built at the same time as the Borthwick Castle in the 1450s.
The effigies are said to be those of the first Lord and Lady Borthwick and date from the 1400s. You can still see some colour on the sword.

Hello, recently I've been looking into scottish effigies and wanted to gather people's opinion on the dating of one in particular, the effigy of Borthwick parish church. Often said to be that of "Lord Borthwick", no date is featured on the effigy itself and can only be guessed by the date of death of the supposed lord of Borthwick but more accuratly by its features. The lack of tasset make me think it's quite early but archaism might be a possibility. Dr Capwell dates similar effigies from Aberdeen to 1440-65.

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Borthwick / Lochorworth / Locharquhart (Loquhariot) Parish Church
A twelfth-century apse and fifteenth century south aisle survive from the medieval church; the rest is of 1862-4. There are fine effigies of Lord and Lady Borthwick.

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Engraving of the interior of Borthwick Church, with an effigy of a man in armour in an arched niche, showing a coat of arms. Titled "Monument in Borthwick Church". Drawn by Edward Blore. Published by Rodwell & Martin, New Bond Street, 2 April 1819. Engraved. by George Cooke. The effigy is said to be that of the first Lord Borthwick and dates from the 1400s.'
circa 1819

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Sir William Borthwick, 3rd of Borthwick and later 1st Lord Borthwick (born after 1411 – died c. 1458) was a Scottish peer and ambassador.
He built Borthwick Castle in 1430.
Since the date of the first Lord Borthwick’s death is unknown
He is said to be buried with his wife in Borthwick Kirk.

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An imposing fortress, Borthwick Castle was built in 1430 for Sir William Borthwick from whom the castle took its name. Sir William was born in 1411 but the date of his death is less certain.
We are fortunate that Sir William's tomb survives in the adjoining Borthwick Church. His effigy is lovingly placed beside that of his wife but, as he was married three times, we cannot be certain which one! Only the name of his second wife, Mariotta Hoppringle, is known but the tomb most likely pays tribute to his third wife who was mother to his heir.
Armour of the quality depicted on Sir William's body would have been imported from Italy and would have cost as much a Ferrari sports car would today. Traces of blue, green, black and gold paint indicate that the effigies were once brightly coloured and gilded. They no longer occupy their original position in the wall of the church due to a fire in 1780 and the subsequent rebuilding work that was carried out as a result.
There has been debate as to whether the tomb belongs to Sir William or his son but the style of armour is early which suggests the former is the more likely.

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Borthwick Castle: effigies in Borthwick Parish Church, of Sir William Borthwick and Beatrice Sinclair

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Borthwick is a hamlet, parish and stream in Midlothian, Scotland. The parish includes the 15th century Borthwick Castle, which is to the east of the village and the villages of Gorebridge and North Middleton. Nearby is Newtongrange in the parish of Newbattle.