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From Mary of Guise's House, Blyth's Close, Edinburgh
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This stone lintel comes from a niche in a house in Blyth's Close at Castle Hill in Edinburgh, which is thought to have been occupied by Mary of Guise between 1542 and 1554. The lintel dates from the late 15th century.
Aumbry lintel of stone, from Blyth's Close, Edinburgh
Mary of Guise (1515-1560) was the wife of James V and the mother of Mary Queen of Scots. She acted as Governor from 1554 but her pro-French policy resulted in rebellion by Protestant nobles in 1559.
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- Online ID: 000-100-000-349-C
- Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
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National Museums Scotland
Project description View all records in project - Ref: National Museums Scotland H.KG 38
- Date: Late 15th century
- Material: Stone
Lintel, aumbry - Dimensions: 520 mm H x 660 mm L x 150 mm Th
- What: Lintel, aumbry
- Subject: Stone sculptures, carvings (NMAS Classification)
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- Where: Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh (Blyth's Close)
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