
What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Glasgow, Glasgow Cathedral, 70 Cathedral Square, Cathedral of St Mungo as Cathedral (12th Century), Human Remains (20th Century), War Memorial(s) (20th Century). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
St Mungo, also known as Saint Kentigern, is the patron saint of Glasgow, traditionally credited with founding the city's church in the 6th century. Legends surrounding him include a miraculous story of a sparrow or raven alighting on his hand, symbolizing peace and protection, and his association with several holy wells and sites in the region.
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Places near here
New green and old stoneStanding or carved stone · 8 yd
The tower of Glasgow CathedralCastle, fort or tower · 51 yd
James Lumsden StatueMemorial · 74 yd
Victoria Cross Memorial in the NecropolisChurch, cross or graveyard · 74 yd
Memorial by Glasgow CathedralHeritage place · 79 yd
Glasgow CathedralCoin(s) (roman) · 99 yd
Glasgow, Cathedral Square, Bridge of Sighs, Gates and Gate PiersGate (period Unassigned), Gate Pier(s) (period Unassigned) · 106 yd
St. Mungo's Museum, GlasgowHeritage place · 129 yd
Glasgow, Cathedral Square, St Mungo Museum of ReligionMuseum (19th Century) - (20th Century) · 143 yd
Glasgow, Duke StreetNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 391 yd
Saltmarket and tollbooth towerCastle, fort or tower · 1074 ydOther information
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