Earl's Palace, Kirkwall
Ruined Renaissance-style palace in Scotland / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Earl's Palace is a ruined Renaissance-style palace near St Magnus's Cathedral in the centre of Kirkwall, Orkney, Scotland. Built by Patrick, Earl of Orkney, its construction began in 1607 and was largely undertaken via forced labour. Today, the ruins are open to the public.
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Earl's Palace | |
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General information | |
Status | in ruins |
Type | palace |
Architectural style | Renaissance |
Town or city | Kirkwall |
Country | Scotland |
Groundbreaking | 1607 |
Owner | Historic Environment Scotland |
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