Saints in Scottish Place-Names
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Gilbert of Caithness
Introduction
Gilbert, a bishop, was appointed archdeacon of Moray by Alexander II. During his episcopate Dornoch Cathedral was built. These were turbulent times; his predecessor, Adam, met a violent end. He was a fine preacher and his relics were used for swearing oaths until 1545. He died in 1245 (ODS, 208-9).
Gender
Male
Associated places
Dornoch
Genealogies
He was son of William de Moravia, lord of Duffus and Strabrok, a powerful land-owner in northern Scotland.
Territory or Ethnicity (broad)
Scottish
Related Saints
Belongs to the group Gilbert (ns) (certain)
Related Personal Names
Name
Gilbert (certain)
Feast days
Day of Year
April 1
Saint in place-names
Names
| Place known as | Name (plus degree of certainty that this saint is commemorated here) |
| Dornoch Cathedral, St Gilbert's, Dornoch | St Gilbert's Church (certain) |
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