Lace screen and archaeological finds
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Lace screen and archaeological finds
Image: © Richard Sutcliffe Taken: 1 Sep 2024
The lace screen, displayed inside Govan Old Parish Church was designed and made when the Govan Stones were redisplayed here in 2013. It reflects the important textile industry in Govan before shipbuilding took over in the 19th century. The screen (which is seen here from the back) includes symbols of Govan's past. The Ram's Heid (head), a symbol of Govan; the Murex shell (used to produce purple dye; the silkmoth (its larvae produce silk) and the Rubia plant, which is used to make a red dye. The screen was produced by the Weaving Truth with Trust Project. It was woven by Morton, Young and Borland (MYB Textiles), the last machine lace weavers in Scotland. The table in front of it displays a variety of archaeological finds, including stonework, bones and pottery, from the graveyard outside. An archaeological dig was taking place a few days before.
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Image Location
Latitude
55.864682
Longitude
-4.313132