Glasgow, 127 Candleriggs
Inscribed Stone (Period Unknown)
Site Name Glasgow, 127 Candleriggs
Classification Inscribed Stone (Period Unknown)
Canmore ID 44021
Site Number NS56NE 110
NGR NS 5956 6519
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/44021
- Council Glasgow, City Of
- Parish Glasgow (City Of Glasgow)
- Former Region Strathclyde
- Former District City Of Glasgow
- Former County Lanarkshire
NS56NE 110 5956 6519
A stone forming the lintel over a disused doorway at the rear of 127 Candleriggs, is dated 1597 and inscribed "Blissit be ye Lord our God for al his giftis".
J Cowan 1951.
This stone was mounted within the Commercial Bank of Scotland in 1938 when the building was being reconstructed and is in an excellent state of preservation, the above inscription being clearly visible.
Visited by OS (FDC) 19 September 1951; Information from Manager, Commercial Bank of Scotland, 127 Candleriggs, Glasgow to OS.