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Mummified cat found in Dornoch Free Church

Mummified cat found in Dornoch Free Church

Date Added: 28 March 2014 Year: 2013 Institution Name: dnhhl Cat No: | 2014_009 | Picture No: 11975

A mummified cat discovered under the floorboards of the Dornoch Free Church during renovation to transform the building into a multi-purpose facility for the community. The remains of the cat are believed to be from the Disruption period when the Free Church was formed in 1843. It was uncovered a few feet in front of the old pulpit by the Rev Dr Colin Dow from Glasgow Free Church, who was helping with renovation work.

Dimensions: Length 440 mm - Height 310 mm

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