Rögnvald Kali Kolsson on the Hakon and Rognvald Window in Lerwick Town Hall
Title
Rögnvald Kali Kolsson on the Hakon and Rognvald Window in Lerwick Town Hall
Subject
Stained glass windows
Description
Rognvald Kali Kolsson (d. 1158), also known as Rognvald the Crusader, is one of the most important and colourful Earls of Orkney, and his exploits are depicted in Orkneyinga saga. He invaded Orkney in 1135, and promoted the cult of St Magnus with the building of the Cathedral in Kirkwall. He joined a crusade to the Holy Land in 1150. More information about the window at http://www.shetland.gov.uk/lerwick-town-hall/Hakon-Rognvald-Window.asp
Source
Lerwick Town Hall
Publisher
The World-Tree Project
Date
2016
Contributor
Tom Birkett
Rights
Image Public Domain
Relation
http://www.shetland.gov.uk/lerwick-town-hall/Hakon-Rognvald-Window.asp
Format
jpg
Type
Still Image
Coverage
Scotland
Shetland
Orkney
Modern
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