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Egilsay, St Magnus's Cenotaph

Commemorative Monument (Period Unassigned)

Site Name Egilsay, St Magnus's Cenotaph

Classification Commemorative Monument (Period Unassigned)

Alternative Name(s) St Magnus' Cenotaph

Canmore ID 2704

Site Number HY43SE 8

NGR HY 47016 30013

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/2704

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  • Council Orkney Islands
  • Parish Rousay And Egilsay
  • Former Region Orkney Islands Area
  • Former District Orkney
  • Former County Orkney

Archaeology Notes

HY43SE 8 47016 30013.

Erected 1938. Designed by John Firth, Kirkwall. A Cairn of random rubble with an inscribed plaque. Marks the traditional site of the martyrdom of Earl Magnus, 16th April 1116.

SDD, HBD List 1966.

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