The Dornoch Imp
The Dornoch Imp
The Dornoch Imp
The Dornoch Imp
The Dornoch Imp
The Dornoch Imp
The Dornoch Imp
The Dornoch Imp

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The piece looks to have been burnt on the back. It is thought to be a relic which survived the fire at Dornoch Cathedral when it was burnt down in 1570 by the Mackays of Strathnaver during local feuding.

Historylinks Museum

Dornoch

Title

The Dornoch Imp

Medium

wood

Measurements

H 17.5 x W 18 x D 10 cm

Accession number

2018/046

Acquisition method

returned to its owner, 2021

Work type

Sculpture

Signature/marks description

carved at foot of left side: THE DORNOCH IMP

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The Meadows, Dornoch, Highland IV25 3SF Scotland

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