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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Categories
Iconography
- cross, Greek
- cross, St Andrews
- heraldic motifs
- lion
- mythical or heraldic beast
Photographer
- David Watson Hood
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