RecordFigure, possibly of St Ninian< 1 of 1 > Back From near Whithorn, Wigtownshire
Figure, possibly of St NinianThis carved oak figure of a bishop was found in a moss near Whithorn in Wigtownshire and dates from the 14th century. It possibly represents St Ninian. Carved wooden effigy of a bishop St Ninian was one of Scotland's early saints. He was a British bishop based at Whithorn in Wigtownshire in the second half of the 5th century and seems to have played a significant part in the spread of Christianity to the east and south of Scotland. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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