Egilsay (/ˈɛɡɪlsiː/, Scots: Egilsay) is one of the Orkney Islands in Scotland, lying east of Rousay. The anglicized name of Eagleshay was used in past...
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Church is a ruined medieval round-tower church located on the island of Egilsay, in Orkney, Scotland. The site is recognized as the place of execution...
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due to its archaeological diversity and importance. Like its neighbours Egilsay and Wyre, it can be reached by ro-ro ferry MV Eynhallow from Tingwall....
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negotiated and the Earls arranged to meet each other on the island of Egilsay at Easter, each bringing only two ships. Magnus arrived with his two ships...
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Holm Hoy & Graemsay Kirkwall & St Ola Lady Orphir Papa Westray Rousay & Egilsay Sandwick Shapinsay South Ronaldsay and Burray (union of ancient parishes...
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This is a list of listed buildings in the parish of Rousay and Egilsay in Orkney, Scotland. Map all coordinates using OpenStreetMap Download coordinates...
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Orkney Ferries sail from the island to Tingwall on the Orkney Mainland, Egilsay and Rousay. Wyre's history is still very apparent, and it has two ancient...
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List of bays of the Orkney Islands (section Egilsay)
This List of bays of the Orkney Islands summarises the bays that are located in the islands of Orkney in Scotland. The heading "Nearest Town" shows the...
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and/or are dominated by a church. The more notable include: Island Davaar Egilsay Eynhallow Holy Island Inchcolm Inch Kenneth Inchmahome (F) Iona Isle Maree...
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cult was widespread. St Magnus of Orkney was executed on the island of Egilsay on 16 April in 1116 or 1117 (the year is uncertain), having been captured...
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