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Old St Peter’s Church, Thurso

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Wilson Ln, Thurso KW14 8AZ, United KingdomMap
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  • TravelingMerm
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    Incredible ancient ruins and memento mori!

    What a find! A true hidden gem - definitely off the typical tourist trail but well worth a quick stop. The church ruins date back to “at least” 1125AD according to Wikipedia - but 1220AD according to ...

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    Reviewed on Apr 19, 2023
  • Richard C
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    Look out for the "TIT" gravestone...

    The simple information plaque at the main entrance states that this church was founded c.1220. Wikipedia's article gives a date as far back of "at least 1125". That's quite a discrepancy, and they can...

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    Reviewed on Oct 24, 2022
  • Gene R J
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    A nice morning walk with good weather.

    We made a 3 mile circuit from our Park Hotel to see Thurso. After crossing the river, we turned north to spot the 1872 Thurso Castle built on a 12th C fortress, then to this ruins complete with a ceme...

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    Reviewed on May 19, 2022
  • Fiona D
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    Fasinating place....NOT Neglected

    What an experience, we spotted what we assumed must be "Old St Peter's church" surrounded by housing and wandered into the graveyard. We were so lucky as it was the Sunday the the local heritage group...

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    Reviewed on Oct 27, 2021
  • Isobelmays
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    Heritage marred

    Could have benefited from some informative signs, some signposting or anything really. Unfortunately it was full of rubbish from previous visitors.

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    Reviewed on Jun 26, 2021
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