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St. Magnus's Church, Birsay
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St Magnus Church, Birsay is a 17th century church located in the parish of Birsay on Mainland, Orkney in Scotland. Built in 1664 on the site of an earlier, 11th century church, St Magnus was later expanded in 1760 and 1867. The graveyard surrounding the church dates to the 18th century.
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Birsay Earl’s Palace
Mainland, United Kingdom
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Birsay Bay Tearoom
Palace, Birsay, Orkney KW17 2LX, United Kingdom
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St. Magnus's Church, Birsay
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St. Magnus's Church, Birsay

1 Bridge, Birsay, Orkney KW17 2LX, United Kingdom
4.2(8)
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St Magnus Church, Birsay is a 17th century church located in the parish of Birsay on Mainland, Orkney in Scotland. Built in 1664 on the site of an earlier, 11th century church, St Magnus was later expanded in 1760 and 1867. The graveyard surrounding the church dates to the 18th century.

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Nearby attractions of St. Magnus's Church, Birsay

Birsay Earl’s Palace

Birsay Earl’s Palace

Birsay Earl’s Palace

4.5

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Birsay Bay Tearoom

Birsay Bay Tearoom

Birsay Bay Tearoom

4.6

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Open until 12:00 AM
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Reviews of St. Magnus's Church, Birsay

4.2
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5.0
2y

Lovely small quaint church situated in the village of Birsay. Beautiful stained glass windows, decorated baptismal font and 16th century gravestone inside. Outside there are some very interesting gravestones and slabs dating from the 18th century. Information sign to help in understanding the history of the church....

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4.0
3y

L'attuale chiesa si trova sul sito di una versione molto più antica che era stata fatta costruire dal Conte Thorfinn ed esisteva già prima della St Magnus di Kirkwall. Dopo l'omicidio di Magnus nel 1117 sull'isola di Egilsay, il suo corpo fu portato e sepolto qui. Iniziarono molte storie di miracoli e visioni che circondavano la sua tomba ma prima che venne fatto Santo le sue spoglie vennero spostate nella St Magnus di Kirkwall costruita in suo onore. È stata ristrutturata negli anni 80, ha una finestra che onora la vita di St Magnus. Prima della chiesa si cammina attraverso il cimitero. Un cartello attualmente indica che è chiusa al pubblico. Si trova dalla parte opposta del palazzo del Conte di Birsay. Tutto pulito ed in...

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4.0
8y

Fairly plain, simple church, with a particularly interesting stained glass window on St Magnus. Usually unlocked during daytime. I highly recommend the nearby Birsay...

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Frank MurphyFrank Murphy
Lovely small quaint church situated in the village of Birsay. Beautiful stained glass windows, decorated baptismal font and 16th century gravestone inside. Outside there are some very interesting gravestones and slabs dating from the 18th century. Information sign to help in understanding the history of the church. Parking nearby.
Elisa Gava WilliamsElisa Gava Williams
L'attuale chiesa si trova sul sito di una versione molto più antica che era stata fatta costruire dal Conte Thorfinn ed esisteva già prima della St Magnus di Kirkwall. Dopo l'omicidio di Magnus nel 1117 sull'isola di Egilsay, il suo corpo fu portato e sepolto qui. Iniziarono molte storie di miracoli e visioni che circondavano la sua tomba ma prima che venne fatto Santo le sue spoglie vennero spostate nella St Magnus di Kirkwall costruita in suo onore. È stata ristrutturata negli anni 80, ha una finestra che onora la vita di St Magnus. Prima della chiesa si cammina attraverso il cimitero. Un cartello attualmente indica che è chiusa al pubblico. Si trova dalla parte opposta del palazzo del Conte di Birsay. Tutto pulito ed in perfetto ordine.
Ceri OwenCeri Owen
Fairly plain, simple church, with a particularly interesting stained glass window on St Magnus. Usually unlocked during daytime. I highly recommend the nearby Birsay Bay tearooms.
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Lovely small quaint church situated in the village of Birsay. Beautiful stained glass windows, decorated baptismal font and 16th century gravestone inside. Outside there are some very interesting gravestones and slabs dating from the 18th century. Information sign to help in understanding the history of the church. Parking nearby.
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L'attuale chiesa si trova sul sito di una versione molto più antica che era stata fatta costruire dal Conte Thorfinn ed esisteva già prima della St Magnus di Kirkwall. Dopo l'omicidio di Magnus nel 1117 sull'isola di Egilsay, il suo corpo fu portato e sepolto qui. Iniziarono molte storie di miracoli e visioni che circondavano la sua tomba ma prima che venne fatto Santo le sue spoglie vennero spostate nella St Magnus di Kirkwall costruita in suo onore. È stata ristrutturata negli anni 80, ha una finestra che onora la vita di St Magnus. Prima della chiesa si cammina attraverso il cimitero. Un cartello attualmente indica che è chiusa al pubblico. Si trova dalla parte opposta del palazzo del Conte di Birsay. Tutto pulito ed in perfetto ordine.
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Fairly plain, simple church, with a particularly interesting stained glass window on St Magnus. Usually unlocked during daytime. I highly recommend the nearby Birsay Bay tearooms.
Ceri Owen

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