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HY4410
: The Earl's Palace
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Kirkwall
, Mainland, Orkney Islands, Scotland
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The Earl's Palace
Built for Earl Patrick Stewart, the last Earl of Orkney and begun in 1594. It is said that Stewart forced the locals to work on the building without payment, and he was noted for his cruel behaviour.
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Geographical Context:
Historic sites and artefacts
City, Town centre
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Gordon Hatton
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Date Taken
Monday, 14 June, 2021 (
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Submitted
Saturday, 17 July, 2021
Subject Location
OSGB36:
HY 4495 1077
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WGS84:
58:58.8311N
2:57.5624W
Camera Location
OSGB36:
HY 4491 1076
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