Fragment of an oak cornice

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This is a fragment of an oak cornice from a pew in South Leith Church. It is dated 1656. Such pieces of carved woodwork were supplied for fitting up in post-Reformation churches by the wealthier members of the congregation.

Cut in relief on the fragment is 'For The Craig End' and the date 1656. The inscription, which may be incomplete as it survives, probably commemorates a local family.

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• Online ID: 000-100-000-591-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.KL 4
• Date: 1656
  
• Material: Wood, oak. Inscription: 16.FOR THE CRAIG END. 56
  Cornice / portion
  
• Dimensions: 187 mm H x 124 mm W x 95 mm D
  
• What: Cornice / portion
  
• Subject: Carved woodwork, painted ceilings (NMAS Classification)
  
• Who:
• Where: Scotland, Midlothian, Leith (South Leith Church)
  
• Event:
• Description: Portion of an oak cornice on which is cut in relief "16.FOR THE CRAIG END.56", from South Leith Church
  
• References:
  • Hay, G. 'The Architecture of Scottish Post-Reformation Churches'. Oxford: University Press, 1957 
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