The Magnus and Harald Window in Lerwick Town Hall

Title

The Magnus and Harald Window in Lerwick Town Hall

Subject

Stained glass windows

Description

This window in Lerwick Town Hall depicts Magnus Erlendsson (later Saint Magnus) who ruled Orkney and Shetland from c. 1106 to 1115. On the right is Harald Sigurdsson (Haraldr Sigurðarson) more commonly known as Harald Hardrada (Haraldr harðráði), who led an invasion of England in 1066 and was killed at the battle of Stamford Bridge. More information about the windows at http://www.shetland.gov.uk/lerwick-town-hall/Magnus-Harald-Window.asp

Source

Lerwick Town Hall

Publisher

The World-Tree Projecct

Date

2016

Contributor

Tom Birkett

Rights

Image Public Domain

Relation

http://www.shetland.gov.uk/lerwick-town-hall/Magnus-Harald-Window.asp

Format

jpg

Type

Still Image

Coverage

Scotland
Shetland
Norway
Modern

Files

DSC01411.JPG

Geolocation

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