Whithorn's timeline

Discover Whithorn's history which spans over 1,500 years from about 450 AD to today:

Periods	Key Events at Whithorn
Pre-1300	Christianity reaches Whithorn. Ninian is bishop of Whithorn.
1300 - 1599	The future Edward II of England visits St Ninian’s shrine at Whithorn Cathedral.
1600 - 1899	Whithorn’s church is adapted for an Anglican style of worship. The Latinus Stone is discovered.
1900 - Today	Queen Elizabeth tours the priory ruins.