St Magnus Street in Lerwick, Shetland
Title
St Magnus Street in Lerwick, Shetland
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Place Names
Description
This sign refers to the early twelfth century Earl of Orkney, Magnus Erlendsson, who was martyred in 1115 according to Orkneyinga saga. Many streets in central Lerwick are named after Scandinavian Kings, Queens and Saints, particularly from the medieval period. This name demonstrates the connection with the Orkney isles.
Creator
Tom Birkett
Publisher
World-Tree Project
Date
2016
Contributor
Tom Birkett
Rights
Public Domain
Format
jpg
Language
English
Type
Still Image
Identifier
http://www.worldtreeproject.org/document/592
Coverage
Scotland
Shetland
Modern
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