Detail from the Rose Window in Lerwick Town Hall, Depicting the Lerwick Coat of Arms

Title

Detail from the Rose Window in Lerwick Town Hall, Depicting the Lerwick Coat of Arms

Subject

Stained glass windows

Description

The Rose Window features a version of the coat of arms of Lerwick, with several elements of Norse heritage incorporated: the Viking ship with dragon prows, the battle-axe and the raven (the latter associated with Odin and an important symbol in Norse mythology). The motto reads 'Dispecta est Thule' 'Thule was glimpsed'. For more information, see http://www.shetland.gov.uk/lerwick-town-hall/Rose-Window.asp

Source

Lerwick Town Hall

Publisher

The World-Tree Project

Date

2016

Contributor

Tom Birkett

Rights

Image Public Domain

Relation

http://www.shetland.gov.uk/lerwick-town-hall/Rose-Window.asp

Format

jpg

Type

Still Image

Coverage

Scotland
Shetland
Modern

Files

DSC01413.JPG

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Item Relations

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