Old St Peter's Kirk, Thurso

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Old St Peter's Kirk, Thurso

Image: © Bob Jones Taken: 9 May 2009

The ruins of this church stand close to the harbour. The plaque on the wall by the entrance gate states: "Founded circa 1220 by Gilbert Murray, Bishop of Caithness. Closed to worship 1832."

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Image Location

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Latitude
58.597424
Longitude
-3.514614