Marriage Stone, taken from above the fireplace in the King's Head Pub
To discover where some of Galway's early elite have placed theirs, see the 'Medieval Times' page.
Tuesday 14 February 2012
Matters of the Hearth and Heart
Marriage stones have been crafted since the early 16th century to denote and celebrate the coming together of two families in marriage. These symbolize the couple's vows of devotion and love for each other, and were often integrated into the stonework above the fireplace.
To discover where some of Galway's early elite have placed theirs, see the 'Medieval Times' page.
To discover where some of Galway's early elite have placed theirs, see the 'Medieval Times' page.
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