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Relief figure of St Magnus from Kirkwall Cathedral, Orkney. (20th century). Artist: CM Dixon.

Relief figure of St Magnus from Kirkwall Cathedral, Orkney. (20th century). Artist: CM Dixon.

2-640-646 - © CM Dixon/Heritage Images

Relief figure of St. Magnus from Kirkwall Cathedral, Orkney. (20th century). Earl of Orkney from 1106 to 1115, Magnus the Martyr had a reputation for piety and gentleness, which some viewed as cowardice. He was killed by the cook of his cousin and rival Haakon when struck on the head with an axe. Relief held in Tankerness House Museum, Kirkwall.

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Creator
  1. CM Dixon, attributed to: British: Photographer
Medium
  1. Photograph
Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe United Kingdom Scotland Orkney Mainland Kirkwall

  1. 58 58 00 N , 002 57 00 W

World Europe United Kingdom Scotland Orkney

  1. 59 00 00 N , 003 00 00 W
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Religion & Belief Christianity

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Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3204x4800
File Size : 45,057kb

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  1. MBCV10
  1. 0370004442
  1. 2-640-646
  1. 2640646
  1. MBCV10
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