Only remains of the round St. Nicholas Church remain. This was built around 1123 and is probably modeled on the rotunda of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem. …

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August 16, 2024

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Church remains in an old cemetery. Nice, but not a must-have.

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1. The Orkneyinga Saga Centre – Earl's Bu Ruins loop from Houton

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2. Earl's Bu Ruins – The Orkneyinga Saga Centre loop from Houton

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Orphir Round Church (St Nicholas' Church Ruins)

1. The Orkneyinga Saga Centre – Earl's Bu Ruins loop from Houton

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