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Drainage channel
Shape: Long, narrow
Features: Channel cut in stone
Function: Channelled water
‘The undecorated appearance of this stone suggests that it was
meant to go unseen – probably high up. It is weathered, implying
that it was on the outside of the cathedral, and has a channel cut
into it. This tells us that it is a piece of guttering, used to throw rain
water away from the building and stop it damaging the walls. It may
once have been lined with lead.’
Dr Kirsty Owen
Specialist in medieval architecture
Details
- Date Made
- 15th century
- Dimensions
- 920 x 270 x 150mm
- Time Period
- Medieval
- Property Information
- Elgin Cathedral
- Object Number
- ELG/rg/1
- Access Status
- Display