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Elgin Cathedral

Historic and Protected Site

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Address
King St Elgin Moray IV30 1HU United Kingdom
Phone
+44 1343 547171
Website
https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/elgin-cathedral
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Elgin Cathedral, also known as the Lantern of the North, is a historic ruin in Elgin, Moray, in northeast Scotland. Established in 1224 on land granted by King Alexander II, it was the seat of the bishops of Moray. It replaced the cathedral at Spynie, located 3 kilometres (2 mi) to the north, and was served by a small chapter of eight clerics. By 1226, the expanding cathedral was staffed with 18 c... (Wikipedia)

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Founded: 1224

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