Visit to the Cathedral
Primary 3 are learning the story of St Magnus.
On Friday 23rd March the P3 classes went on a tour of the Cathedral with Fran Hollinrake.
You can see the two colours of stone used in the building of the Cathedral.
The red sandstone came from Head of Holland and the yellow sandstone was quarried in Eday.
The red sandstone came from Head of Holland and the yellow sandstone was quarried in Eday.
Can you see the cross of St. Magnus in the stained glass window?
Looking at the patterns on the ceiling.
Lovely patterns on the floor tiles.
Have you noticed the squint pillar in the Cathedral?
Each stone mason had a different mark to identify their stones. You can see many different marks on the pillars.
One of the huge supporting pillars.
Horses once sheltered in the Cathedral. These hooks were used to pen them in.
The cross marks the loose stone where St Magnus' bones were found.
This is the oldest Mort Board in Scotland and is the most important artefact to be saved if there was a fire in the Cathedral.
Underneath the bell tower and looking up.
The statue of Saint Olaf.
Saint. Olaf standing on the bad part of his character.
Lovely patterns on the floor tiles.
Have you noticed the squint pillar in the Cathedral?
Each stone mason had a different mark to identify their stones. You can see many different marks on the pillars.
One of the huge supporting pillars.
Horses once sheltered in the Cathedral. These hooks were used to pen them in.
The cross marks the loose stone where St Magnus' bones were found.
The sea used to come up to the Kirk Green.
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