Egilsay

St Magnus Kirk dates from the second quarter of the 12th century

EGILSAY (ON Egilsey, Egil's Isle, or Celtic/Norse Eaglaisey, Church Island) is an arrowhead-shaped island east of Rousay which is dominated by the fine 12th century St Magnus Kirk (HY466303). Although only 5km (3 miles) long by 2km (1.25 miles) wide, the island figures prominently in Orkney history. The present church is thought to be a replacement for a much earlier one. Egilsay was important as one of the residences of the Bishop who is referred to as being there several times in the Orkneyinga Saga.

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