2023
NH7989 : Dornoch Cathedral and Graveyard
taken 1 year ago, near to Dornoch, Highland, Scotland
This is 1 of 2 images, with title starting with Dornoch Cathedral and in this square
Dornoch Cathedral and Graveyard
Dornoch Cathedral was originally a Roman Catholic cathedral, but it now serves as a Church of Scotland parish church. The cathedral was dedicated to its founder St Gilbert, and was built in 1224 in the reign of King Alexander II. It was burnt down during local feuding in 1570. Full renovations were not carried out until 1835–37.
The Cathedral is a Category A listed building (Historic Environment Scotland LB24632 Link
).
The ornamental drinking fountain in front of the church is Victorian and is Category B listed.
The Cathedral is a Category A listed building (Historic Environment Scotland LB24632 Link
).The ornamental drinking fountain in front of the church is Victorian and is Category B listed.
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- Grid Square
- NH7989, 327 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- David Dixon (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Saturday, 19 August, 2023 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Sunday, 27 August, 2023
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
NH 797 896 [100m precision]
WGS84: 57:52.8245N 4:1.7850W - Camera Location
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OSGB36: NH 797 896
- View Direction
- WEST (about 270 degrees)
