The medieval parish church of Kemback has now disappeared, but in amongst the undergrowth on its site lies this effigy of a lady. Her dress falls to fold around her feet which rest upon a small, crouching, dog. The effigy is broken at the waist, a natural weak point, damage probably caused during the movement of the stone, but more significant is the damage to the head, which has been almost wholly erased. Of the headdress only the long veil survives. This damage appears targeted, and deliberately focussed on destroying the face. Similar damage can be seen on the double effigy at Dunblane Cathedral. Without an inscription or heraldry, it has not been possible to identify the woman commemorated. The effigy itself dates from the fifteenth century: it may be that the lady was one of the Grahams who held Kemback until forfeited in 1437, or possibly their successors, including Mariota Olifert, described as lady of Kemback in 1446. 3DF Zephyr v6.010 processing 87 images
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