Upper Cornquoy

Upper Cornquoy is a ruins in Orkney Islands, Scotland. Upper Cornquoy is situated nearby to the island Egilsay, as well as near the ruins South Culdigo.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Egilsay and St Magnus Church.

Egilsay

Island

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Egilsay is one of the Orkney Islands in Scotland, lying east of Rousay. The anglicized name of Eagleshay was used in past centuries. The island is largely farmland and is known for St Magnus Church, dedicated or re-dedicated to Saint Magnus, who was killed on the island in 1117 by an axe blow to the head.

St Magnus Church

Church

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St Magnus Church is a ruined medieval round-tower church located on the island of Egilsay, in Orkney, Scotland. The site is recognized as the place of execution of Saint Magnus Erlendsson, Earl of Orkney, in the 12th century. St Magnus Church is situated 3,400 feet northwest of Upper Cornquoy.

Holm of Scockness

Islet

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The Holm of Scockness is a small island in the Orkney Islands, between Rousay and Egilsay. It is currently used for grazing. Its name is Norse in origin and means "little island of the crooked headland".

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Backaland and Tingwall.

Backaland

Hamlet

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Backaland is a settlement on the island of Eday in Orkney, Scotland. The settlement is also within the parish of Eday, and it is located to the south west of the island. Backaland is situated at the southern end of the B9063. Backaland is situated 6 miles east of Upper Cornquoy.

Tingwall

Village

Tingwall is a farm and ferry terminal that lies on the north-east coast of Orkney's West Mainland on the Gairsay Sound in the parish of Evie and Rendall. Tingwall is situated 6 miles southwest of Upper Cornquoy.