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Aerial view of Churchill Barrier No. 1, Orkney, looking W.
SC 1863162
Description Aerial view of Churchill Barrier No. 1, Orkney, looking W.
Date 1988
Collection Papers of James Sloan Bone, landscape historian, Inverness, Highland, Scotland
Catalogue Number SC 1863162
Category On-line Digital Images
Scope and Content The Churchill Barriers were built between 1940 and 1942 to protect the British naval fleet in the important natural harbour of Scapa Flow at the centre of the Orkney archipelago. No 1 provides a causeway between the Mainland and Lamb Holm. The village of St. Mary's is at top of photo. Title and Scope & Content contributed by North of Scotland Archaeological Society (2021).
Accession Number 2019/15
External Reference P10097
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