St Magnus Cathedral Photos

Photo of St Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall, Orkney
The monument of John Rae, arctic explorer, at the south east end of the chancel
Photo of St Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall, Orkney
The beautiful rose window in the tower of St Magnus, viewed from the Bishop's Palace opposite
Photo of St Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall, Orkney
Medieval bishop's tomb
Photo of St Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall, Orkney
This iron ring in a nave pillar was set here by Cromwell's troops in the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, as a tether point for horses stabled in the cathedral!
Photo of St Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall, Orkney
The south aisle is overflowing with 17th century memorials like this one
Photo of St Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall, Orkney
The beautifully simple vaulting of the south aisle

Related:
St Magnus Cathedral visitor information
Historic churches in Orkney

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