Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Dam of Hoxa
In or near St Margaret's Hope.
Dam of Hoxa — a natural feature in scotland islands.
Antony Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Dog-friendly
About
Dam of Hoxa is a named natural feature in scotland islands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
The Dam of Hoxa is a natural landmark located in the Scottish Islands. This site features a distinctive earthen dam that is integral to the local landscape. Visitors can observe the unique geological formations and the surrounding natural environment. The area is characterised by its rugged beauty and offers opportunities for exploration and appreciation of the island's natural heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 58.8333, -2.9833
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2TL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- manual: geonames-2651536 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dam of Hoxa?
- Dam of Hoxa is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2TL).
- What is Dam of Hoxa?
- Dam of Hoxa — a natural feature in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Dam of Hoxa?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2TL.
- How do I get to Dam of Hoxa?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2TL. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.