Heraldic panel Swinton Kirk, Scotland

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Authors: Douglas.Ledingham
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Abstract

Swinton Kirk, Scottish Borders has enjoyed a close association with the Swinton family, who were the local landowners. Heraldic panels displaying the Swinton coat-of-arms, which features three boars' heads, have been built into the fabric of the walls. This panel is on the south wall above a doorway and features a spiked boar and three boars heads. Swinton's name is derived from Swine Town as many boars historically roamed the area. Canmore ID 59567. See also https://skfb.ly/oo96I which is another heraldic panel on north wall of Swinton Kirk. Source: Objaverse 1.0 / Sketchfab

Fields of Study & Subjects

Scottish History and National Identity Historical Studies of British Isles

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Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
24 July 2026
Language
EN
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