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Misericord

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from north-east Scotland

Postcard of Misericord.
000-100-000-665-C
© National Museums Scotland

Misericord

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: 0098: 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
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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