Historic houses · Scottish Islands
Graemsay Battery
In or near Stromness.
Graemsay Battery — a historic house in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Derek Mayes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Graemsay Battery is a historic house located in scotland-islands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Graemsay Battery is a historic site located on Graemsay in the Scottish Islands. This coastal artillery fortification dates back to the 19th century and was designed to defend the naval anchorage of Scapa Flow. The site is notable for its well-preserved structures, reflecting military architecture of that era.
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- Coordinates
- 58.9402, -3.3105
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW16 3DW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: way/205075675 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Graemsay Battery?
- Graemsay Battery is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW16 3DW).
- What is Graemsay Battery?
- Graemsay Battery — a historic house in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Graemsay Battery?
- Drivers can use postcode KW16 3DW.
- How do I get to Graemsay Battery?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW16 3DW. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.