Thomas Moodie Coat of Arms - Edinburgh, Scotland
N 55° 57.098 W 003° 10.769
30U E 488792 N 6200711
The coat of arms and initials of Thomas Moodie are located above the entrance to the Canongate Kirk church in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Waymark Code: WMEZJA
Location: Southern Scotland, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 07/28/2012
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A plaque below the coat of arms describes the origins of the Church: "In 1688 King James VII ordained that the mortification of Thos. Moodie granted in 1649 to build a church should be applied to the erection of this structure."
Thomas Moodie was a rich merchant who contributed funds for the construction of the Canongate Kirk church, which was constructed in 1690.
Bearer of Coat of Arms: Burgher (used by famous commoner)
Full name of the bearer: Thomas Moodie
Where is Coat of Arms installed (short description) ?:
Above the front entrance to the historic Canongate Kirk church in downtown Edinburgh, Scotland.
Material / Design: Stone
Blazon (heraldic description):
Azure, a chevron engrailed ermine between three trefoils slipped or.
Address:
153 Canongate
Edinburgh, Midlothian Scotland
EH8 8BN
Web page about the structure where is Coat of Arms installed (if exists): [Web Link]
Web page about the bearer of Coat of Arms (if exists): [Web Link]
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