Linton Chapel Explained

Linton Chapel is a ruined chapel on the east coast of Shapinsay, Orkney (Grid Reference HY5218).^[1] The chapel is thought to date as early as the 12th century AD.^[2] Slightly to the south is a megalithic monument, Castle Bloody.^[3]

See also

• Mor Stein

References

59.0521°N -2.8215°W

Notes and References

1. United Kingdom Ordnance Survey Map Landranger Map, Orkney Mainland, 1:50,000 scale (2002)
2. http://www.visitorkney.com/orkney_isles/shapinsay.asp Shapinsay: Profile of major features
3. http://www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=17936 C. Michael Hogan, Castle Bloody, The Megalithic Portal, ed. A. Burnham, Nov 6, 2007