Western Arches at St Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall, Orkney
Kirkwall's St Magnus Cathedral is Britain's most northerly
cathedral. The cathedral was founded in 1137 by Viking Earl
Rognvald during a time when Orkney was still under the rule of the
Norse Earls of Orkney. The cathedral was named and built in honour
of St Magnus, who was Earl Rognvald's martyred uncle.
Between the late 12th century and the 14th century, the
cathedral was extended. During these later renovations, the Gothic
pointed arches were introduced.
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