Churchyard of St Kentigern
The Old Churchyard of St Kentigern is said to be the site of an 8th century Abbey, an 11th century Graveyard and a Medieval Church. Saint Kentigern who was born in Culross, set up a Cathedral on the present site of Glasgow, but 10 years later fled the pagan Britons. He return to Scotland when Rhydderech ap Tudwell became King of Strathclyde and settled at Hoddom. There he remained until it was safe to return to what would become Glasgow.
St Mungo became the Patron Saint of Glasgow. The name 'Mungo' means 'dear friend'.
The St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art was opened in Glasgow in 1993.
Contact
The Warden
Hoddom
Lockerbie
Dumfries & Galloway
DG11
Scotland
Tel: +44 (1576) 300244
