Holy Trinity Church, Spynie
Holy Trinity Church, Spynie was until 1735 the parish church of Spynie, Moray in north-east Scotland, and served as the cathedral of the Diocese of Moray between 1207 and 1224.
| Holy Trinity, Spynie | |
|---|---|
The site of the church in the graveyard at Spynie | |
| Location | Spynie, Moray |
| Country | Scotland |
| Denomination | Catholic |
| History | |
| Authorising papal bull | 7 April 1206 |
| Founded | 1207 |
| Founder(s) | Bishop Brice de Douglas |
| Dedication | The Holy Trinity |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Ruin |
| Architectural type | Cathedral |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Moray |
No trace of the church can now be seen, but its graveyard remains near Spynie Palace, and its site is occupied by two burial vaults, with a cross marking the location of the church's eastern end. The graveyard is the burial place of former British Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald.
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