St Magnus Cathedral was founded in 1137, and is of international significance. Built from local red and yellow sandstone, the cathedral is mostly Romanesque in style.It is dedicated to St Magnus, Earl of Orkney in the 12th century, at a time when Orkney was part of the Kingdom of Norway.
Introduction to the St.Magnus Cathedral Bells made in 1528, gifted by Bishop Maxewell.
The merkat cross.
St.Rognvalds Chapel
The Cathedral still has it's curfew bell which is believed to be the oldest in the Cathedral.
Learn about the Bishop's Throne and how it gave its name to cathedrals.
This memorial is dedicated to artic explorer Dr. John Rae.
Scapa Flow, Orkney’s natural harbour, was a busy place during the two World Wars. The cathedral has long been the place where we come to remember our war dead; no memorial is more poignant than that to HMS Royal Oak, sunk in 1939 with the loss of over 800 lives. A bell from the ship hangs in the north choir aisle.
Spire works for St.Magnus Cathedral.
St Magnus Cathedral has many gravestones lining it's walls, each has a story to tell. Many date from the 1600s.
Learn about the cathedral triforium.
St.Magnus Cathedral is owned by the people of Orkney therefore community events are held throughout the year alongside organised festivals.
The cathedral clock was built during the First World War in Edinburgh by James Ritchie and Son, makers of the famous Floral Clock in Princes Street Gardens. It was eventually transported to Orkney and installed in 1919, just as the conflict ended.
Learn about the Cathedral's harmonium.
Orkney is know for it's creative people, in 'Writer's Corner' some of the famous Orcadian writers and artists are commemorated.
Marwick's hole is the only dungeon that has been found in a cathedral in Britain.
The last hanging in Orkney was carried out in 1728 using this ladder, which you can learn about in the video.
Introduction to the choir, the oldest part of St.Magnus Cathedral, finished sometimes during the 1150s.
Learn about the cathedral's stained glass, particularly the west window, designed for the 850th anniversairyof the cathedral.
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St Magnus Cathedral was founded in 1137, and is of international significance. Built from local red and yellow sandstone, the cathedral is mostly Romanesque in style.It is dedicated to St Magnus, Earl of Orkney in the 12th century, at a time when Orkney was part of the Kingdom of Norway.
Introduction to the St.Magnus Cathedral Bells made in 1528, gifted by Bishop Maxewell.
The merkat cross.
St.Rognvalds Chapel
The Cathedral still has it's curfew bell which is believed to be the oldest in the Cathedral.
Learn about the Bishop's Throne and how it gave its name to cathedrals.
This memorial is dedicated to artic explorer Dr. John Rae.
Scapa Flow, Orkney’s natural harbour, was a busy place during the two World Wars. The cathedral has long been the place where we come to remember our war dead; no memorial is more poignant than that to HMS Royal Oak, sunk in 1939 with the loss of over 800 lives. A bell from the ship hangs in the north choir aisle.
Spire works for St.Magnus Cathedral.
St Magnus Cathedral has many gravestones lining it's walls, each has a story to tell. Many date from the 1600s.
Learn about the cathedral triforium.
St.Magnus Cathedral is owned by the people of Orkney therefore community events are held throughout the year alongside organised festivals.
The cathedral clock was built during the First World War in Edinburgh by James Ritchie and Son, makers of the famous Floral Clock in Princes Street Gardens. It was eventually transported to Orkney and installed in 1919, just as the conflict ended.
Learn about the Cathedral's harmonium.
Orkney is know for it's creative people, in 'Writer's Corner' some of the famous Orcadian writers and artists are commemorated.
Marwick's hole is the only dungeon that has been found in a cathedral in Britain.
The last hanging in Orkney was carried out in 1728 using this ladder, which you can learn about in the video.
Introduction to the choir, the oldest part of St.Magnus Cathedral, finished sometimes during the 1150s.
Learn about the cathedral's stained glass, particularly the west window, designed for the 850th anniversairyof the cathedral.