Misericord

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A misericord is a narrow ledge on the underside of a hinged seat in a choir stall, used for support when the occupant is standing. This oak example is one of three said to have come from the north-east of Scotland and kept for some years at Gordon Castle at Fochabers at Moray.

The bracket of the misericord is carved with a curved stem terminating at both ends with a spray of leaves. The spray encloses a dragon-like creature which is trampling on another.

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• Online ID: 000-100-000-665-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.KL 129
• Date: Late 15th - early 16th century
  Late 15th or early 16th century
  
• Material: Wood, oak
  Seat, misericord
  
• Dimensions: 270 mm H x 620 mm W x 80 mm D
  
• What: Seat, misericord
  
• Subject: Carved woodwork, painted ceilings (NMAS Classification)
  
• Who:
• Where: Scotland, Moray, Gordon Castle
  
• Event:
• Description: One of three misericord seats of oak, said to be from North East Scotland
  
• References:
  • Caldwell, D. H. (ed). Angels, Nobles and Unicorns: Art and Patronage in Medieval Scotland. Edinburgh: NMS, 1982 
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