Elgin CathedralExplorer Quiz

Who carved the early stone that stands in the middle of the cathedral?

1 2Look above the entrance to the cathedral. How many shield shapes can you see?

In the towers, an effigy is lit up. Which bishop does it show?

3 4How many rooms are there in the towers?

Which door did people usually use to enter the nave?

5 6 What was the name given to the seats by the high altar?

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7 8How many windows are in the wall behind the high altar?

How many lions can you find around the cathedral?

9 Look at the carved tombs. What year did Lord Alexander Gordon, Earl of Huntly die?

10 How many sides does the chapter house have?

11 12How many shields are on the central column in the chapter house?

Skulls were symbols of life after death. Name three other symbols on the graves.

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1. Above the arches. 2. Ground floor of tower. 3. Towers 4. Information panel. 5. Information panel. 6. Information panel 7. At the east end of the cathedral. 8. All around the cathedral! 9. The space next to where the altar was. 10. Chapter House 11. Chapter House. 12. Graveyard