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St. Magnus Church, Isle of Egilsay, Orkney, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon.

St. Magnus Church, Isle of Egilsay, Orkney, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon.

2-640-640 - © CM Dixon/Heritage Images

St. Magnus Church, Isle of Egilsay, Orkney, 20th century. A 12th century Irish style round tower, rare in Scotland, and unique in Orkney. Saint Magnus was martyred here in 1117 by an axe blow to the head. While the church is dedicated to him, the foundation may be far older.

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People Information

Creator
  1. CM Dixon, attributed to: British: Photographer
People Related
  1. Saint Magnus Erlendsson, Earl of Orkney: Scottish: Earl of Orkney
Medium
  1. Photograph
Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe United Kingdom Scotland Orkney

  1. 59 00 00 N , 003 00 00 W
Category Hierarchy

Locations & Buildings Places of Worship

History & Politics Other

Society & Culture Death & Burial

Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4356x3900
File Size : 49,771kb

Aliases

  1. MBCQ19
  1. 0370004441
  1. 2-640-640
  1. 2640640
  1. MBCQ19
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