Stuart Royal Arms, Banff

Stuart Royal Arms, Banff

Location

Plain Stones, Banff
Banff, Banffshire

OS Map Reference

NJ 690 639

Date

1634

Description

The Stuart Royal Arms built into wall adjacent to Banff's Town house steeple, situated at The Plainstones, res-et and painted.

After the union of the monarchy of England and Scotland 10th April 1603 after the ascension of James the VI in 1578 (James the I of England) In Scotland the Unicorn of Scotland is shown on the dexter side of the shield in England it is shown sinister.

Era

1600s

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Iconography

  • cross, Greek
  • cross, St Andrews
  • heraldic motifs
  • lion
  • mythical or heraldic beast

Photographer

  • David Watson Hood

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