 The Bishop's Palace in Kirkwall was built at the same time as the adjacent St. Magnus Cathedral in the center of Kirkwall was being constructed.
It housed the cathedral's first bishop, William the Old of the Norwegian Catholic church, who took his authority from the Archbishop of Trondheim in Norway.
Originally, it possessed a large rectangular hall above store rooms and a tower house as the Bishop's private residence.
About the Bishop's Palace
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Journey to the Bishop's Palace
The Bishop's Palace is located across the street from St. Magnus Cathedral in Kirkwall, Orkney, Scotland.
Ordnance Survey Map (HY448108)
Visitors Information
Visitors information on may be found on the Orkney Museums and Heritage website of the Orkney Islands Council. General tourist information may be found on the Visit Orkney website.
Additional Photos of the Bishop's Palace
Historic Scotland Plaque for the Bishop's Palace
Descriptive Sign at the Bishop's Palace
Exterior View of the Bishop's Palace
Close-Up of Tower
Interior of Bishop's Palace
Wall of Interior
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