From Amisfield Tower, Dumfriesshire
000-100-000-612-C
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Door of carved oak
This carved oak door is from Amisfield Tower in Dumfriesshire. It dates from 1600 and is the work of a local craftsman.
The door depicts Samson tearing open the jaws of a lion. At the top is the date, 1600, and a shield bearing the arms of Charteris and Herries.
Amisford Tower was built by a member of the Charteris family in 1600. A later mansion adjoins the tower. Today both mansion and tower are in a good state of preservation.
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| Online ID: |
000-100-000-612-C |
| Image Rights Holder: |
National Museums Scotland |
| Project: |
0098: National Museums Scotland
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| Ref: |
National Museums Scotland H.KL 41 |
| Date: |
1600
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| Material: |
Wood, oak. Inscription: Shield at top: Arms of Charteris and Herries, quartered; initials JK and AM; 1600
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| Dimensions: |
1770 mm H x 920 mm W x 100 mm Th
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| What: |
Door
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| Subject: |
Carved woodwork, painted ceilings (NMAS Classification)
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| Who: |
Charteris
Herries
Samson
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| Where: |
Scotland
Scotland, Dumfriesshire, Amisfield Tower
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| Description: |
Oak door from Amisfield Tower, Dumfriesshire, depicting Samson tearing open the jaws of a lion, with a shield at the top bearing the arms of Charteris and Herries and the date 1600
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| References: |
- Keay, J. & Keay J. (ed). Encyclopaedia of Scotland. London: Collins, 1994 pp 27-8
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