[CPProt.net] Scotland: Cathedral celebrates the return of stolen artefacts

[MSN CPPnet (Ton Cremers)]

 Cathedral celebrates the return of stolen artefacts
FRANK URQUHART
 
THE congregation of a historic cathedral was yesterday celebrating the
surprise return of a hoard of "priceless" artefacts, given up for lost after
they were stolen seven months ago. The church treasures, one more than 300
years old, were stolen in May during a midnight raid on the 13th-century
Dunkeld Cathedral. 

The artefacts have now been returned to the congregation after being found
buried in a nearby field, following a tip-off by a member of the public. 

They were left with only one of the stolen relics, an 18th- century pewter
communion plate, which is still missing. 

The artefacts include a beadle's bell dating from 1693, four pewter
communion flagons from 1745, two 18th-century pewter plates and a quaich. 

Colonel David Arbuthnott, the session clerk, said the only damage was a
slight dent to one of the pewter jugs. 

He said: "It is excellent news and everyone in the congregation is
delighted. 

We had despaired of ever seeing the artefacts again."

This article: http://heritage.scotsman.com/news.cfm?id=2369362005

Last updated: 08-Dec-05 01:52 GMT