Tuesday, 12 May 2009

Chapel interior



View from the far end of the chapel, looking towards the burial aisle. A column memorial can be seen behind the wall. The wall is the boundary of the burial aisle, it excludes people from gaining access.

Monday, 11 May 2009

Pediment on 18th century funerary monument



Scroll Reads 'Arise ye dead and come to judgement!'

Lots of symbolism going on here:
Angel with trumpets= Call to the resurrection.
Skull and Crossbones= Death and mortality.
Hour glass= Passage of time
5 point star= Star of Bethlehem, divine guidance and protection.

Celtic cross memorial



Symbolising Christiantiy and eternity.

This is the grave of Edith Islay Campbell, died in 1864 aged 13 months.

Granite cross gravestone



Repeated symbolism: Eternity, Christianity.

Grave of 21st Captain of Dunstaffnage



The gravestone of the 21st Captain of Dunstaffnage, Michael Eadon Campbell. Campbell of Dunstaffnage motto at the top of the stone.

Campbell of Dunstaffnage Motto



This symbol is the Motto of the Campbells of Dunstaffnage.

Vigilando = To watch over or guard.

Anchor = Several symbolic possibilities: seafaring background, hope, used as a symbol for the cross. The use of an anchor can also mean that the ship (i.e. the body/soul) has come home to port. Also Masonic symbolism for well-grounded hope.

Grave of 20th Captain of Dunstaffnage



The grave of the 20th Captain of Dunstaffnage, Angus John Campbell.