Old St Peter's Kirk, Thurso
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Old St Peter's Kirk, Thurso by Bob Jones as part of the Geograph project.
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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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