MHG1431 - St Magnus Chapel, Banniskirk
Summary
No summary available.
Type and Period (1)
- CHAPEL (Early Medieval to 19th Century - 561 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
1st ed marks chapel with cross and graveyard to SW of this also with a cross, shape & extent not determined - HAW 12/2004
ND15NE 3 1704 5713 and 1697 5708
(ND 1704 5713) Chapel (NR) (Site of)
(ND 1697 5708) Grave Yard (NR) (Site of)
OS 6" map, Caithness, 2nd ed., (1907)
Nothing is known of this chapel, beyond that it was dedicated to norse St Magnus (Scott et al 1915-61) executed in 1116. The site is marked by a slight elevation, although nothing remains of chapel itself; graveyard is said to have been destroyed about 1770.
The derivation of the neighbouring name 'Banniskirk' is not known. RCAHMS 1911; 1946; H Scott et al 1915-61; Name Book 1872
No further information. Visited by OS (N K B) 11 November 1965
St Magnus's Chapel (NR) (site of) OS 6" map, (1971)
No change. Visited by OS (J M) 11 February 1982
Chapel, St Magnus'. Visible as a slight elevation in a heavily cultivated field.
R J Mercer, NMRS MS/828/19, 1995
Sources/Archives (7)
- --- SHG1654 Text/Publication/Article: Myatt, L J. 1975. 'The early ecclesiastical remains of Halkirk Parish', Caithness Fld Club Bulletin Vol. 1 April 1975, p.55-61. Caithness Fld Club Bulletin. 55-61. 55, 56.
- --- SHG2606 Text/Publication/Volume: Sir John Sinclair (ed.). 1791-9. The statistical account of Scotland, drawn up from the communications of the ministers of the different parishes. Vol. 19, 49.
- --- SHG2661 Text/Report: RCAHMS. 1946. The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland. Twelfth report with an inventory of the ancient monuments of Orkney and Shetland. . Vol. 2, 113.
- --- SHG2664 Text/Report: RCAHMS. 1911. The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments and Constructions of Scotland. Third report and inventory of monuments and constructions in the county of Caithness. . 46, No. 166.
- --- SHG2773 Text/Publication/Volume: Scott, H et al (eds.). 1915-61. Fasti ecclesiae Scoticanae: the succession of ministers in the Church of Scotland from the Reformation. Rev.. Vol. 7, 121.
- --- SHG3372 Text/Publication/Volume: Name Book (County). Object Name Books of the Ordnance Survey. Book No. 4, 160.
- --- SHG3470 Text/Publication/Volume: Watson, G.. 1991. Caithness Chapel Sites.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 1704 5713 (40m by 40m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND15NE |
| Civil Parish | HALKIRK |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/8293 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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