Earl's Palace, Kirkwall
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| Opened | 1601 |
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| Owners | Historic Environment Scotland |
| Architectural styles | Renaissance architecture |
| Function | Palace |
| Groundbreaking | 1607 |
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| ID | 2440544 |
About Earl's Palace, Kirkwall
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.
