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The wall grave stone of Captain Peter Winchester - SMC064
During the seventeenth century the population of Kirkwall was below 1500 and it was possible for rich families to be buried in the nave of the Cathedral. The nave aisles are lined with grave stones from this period.
This is the grave stone of Captain Peter Winchester. The English inscription states that he, his wife, and their 3 children are buried there.
The grave stone is framed by the common masonic motif of ionic columns. The columns are spiralled with vines and grapes feature on the frieze. The steep The grave stone is framed ionic columns that are spiralled with vines. The steep pediment is dated 1675 and is flanked by birds and topped with a thistle.
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