Rosemarkie Church

Rosemarkie Church

ID: ROMGH_00_183_01 DESCRIPTION: Rosemarkie Parish Church dates from 1821 but was built on or near the site of the first Cathedral of the Diocese of Ross erected in the 12th century during the reign of David I. Around 1235 it was decided to move the cathedral site to Fortrose. However, it is said that the cathedral site at Rosemarkie dates back even earlier, to the 6th century, when St Moluag of Lismore, a missionary of the Celtic Church, founded a Christian settlement in the area. He died in 592 and is supposed to be buried at Rosemarkie. Around 716, St Boniface (also known as St Curadan) is said to have taken over the monastery at Rosemarkie. He is remembered in local customs - such as Fortrose's St Boniface Fair - and place names - such as St Boniface's Well, a famous 'clootie' well at the side of the road between Tore and Munlochy. Various Pictish carved stone fragments and cross slabs have been found in the vicinity of the church at Rosemarkie including an impressive Class II cross-slab now on show in Groam House Museum. This image may be available to purchase. For further information about purchasing and prices please email Groam House Museum PLACENAME: Rosemarkie OLD COUNTY/PARISH: ROSS: Rosemarkie DATE OF IMAGE: 1973 PERIOD: 1970s SOURCE: Groam House Museum COLLECTION: Groam House Museum Photographic Collection Asset ID: 39088 KEYWORDS: