United Kingdom
Scotland
Perth and Kinross
Mount Blair
Kirkmichael Parish Church and Churchyard
United Kingdom
Scotland
Perth and Kinross
Mount Blair
Kirkmichael Parish Church and Churchyard
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Location: Mount Blair, Perth and Kinross, Scotland, United Kingdom
In a corner of Kirkmichael Parish churchyard, there are no marked graves, despite the limited space, due to the aftermath of the Black Death, or Galor Mor, that struck the glen in 1350. Victims of the plague were buried in unmarked graves in this area. To combat the epidemic, the Bishop of Dunkeld visited surrounding parishes, distributing consecrated items, including water infused with the bones of St. Columba. He proclaimed that those who drank the water would survive, while those who refused would perish, and that the bones of the victims would retain the disease. As a result, the burial site remains undisturbed, preserving the eerie history of the area.
April 8, 2025
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