Scottish Gothic
E794920
Scottish Gothic is a regional variant of Gothic architecture in Scotland, characterized by pointed arches, intricate stonework, and distinctive local adaptations seen in major medieval churches and civic buildings.
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
architectural style
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regional variant of Gothic architecture ⓘ |
| architecturalMovement | Gothic architecture NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| country | Scotland ⓘ |
| developedIn |
High Middle Ages
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Late Middle Ages NERFINISHED ⓘ Middle Ages NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| distinctiveFeature |
adaptation to Scottish climate
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integration with defensive architectural features in some sites ⓘ relatively austere exteriors compared to some continental Gothic ⓘ use of thick masonry walls ⓘ |
| followedBy | Scottish Renaissance architecture ⓘ |
| hasCharacteristic |
buttressed walls
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combination of ecclesiastical and civic uses ⓘ flying buttresses ⓘ fortified appearance in some buildings ⓘ intricate stonework ⓘ large stained glass windows ⓘ local stone materials ⓘ ornamental carving ⓘ pinnacles ⓘ pointed arches ⓘ ribbed vaults ⓘ tall spires ⓘ tracery windows ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
English Gothic
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French Gothic NERFINISHED ⓘ local Scottish building traditions ⓘ |
| notableExample |
Elgin Cathedral
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Glasgow Cathedral NERFINISHED ⓘ Jedburgh Abbey NERFINISHED ⓘ Linlithgow Palace (Gothic elements) NERFINISHED ⓘ Melrose Abbey NERFINISHED ⓘ St Andrews Cathedral NERFINISHED ⓘ St Giles’ Cathedral, Edinburgh NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| periodOfProminence |
13th century
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14th century ⓘ 15th century ⓘ early 16th century ⓘ |
| regionalAdaptationOf | European Gothic architecture NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| relatedStyle |
Decorated Gothic
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Perpendicular Gothic NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| usedFor |
abbeys
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cathedrals ⓘ civic buildings ⓘ collegiate churches ⓘ medieval churches ⓘ royal and burghal architecture ⓘ university buildings ⓘ |
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