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St Magnus, Lerwick, Scottish Episcopal
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St Magnus,
Greenfield Place,
Lerwick
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It was founded in 1862.
After a century with no Episcopalian clergy in Shetland, a mission was formed in 1861. The Foundation Stone of the present church was laid on the Feast of St. Magnus (April 16) 1863. The building was completed in 1864 and consecrated on 27 June that year. The distinctive tower was added in 1891.
The windows are of some interest, and indicate something of the fortunes of the Scottish Episcopal Church in Shetland. Above the altar, the centre light is in memory of the Revd. John Hunter. Hunter, who died in 1761, the last remaining Episcopalian priest in Shetland after the Reformation. The window in the north wall of the choir is in memory of the Revd. Robert Walker (Rector of St. Magnus, 1864-1896) – the first Episcopalian priest in Shetland after Hunter.
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