Memorials & monuments · Scottish Islands
Kirkyard and War Memorial, Harray Kirk
In or near Finstown.
Kirkyard and War Memorial, Harray Kirk — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Kirkyard and War Memorial, Harray Kirk is a category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-islands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB6184). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Category B Date Added 09/12/1977 Local Authority Orkney Islands Planning Authority Orkney Islands Parish Birsay And Harray NGR HY 31361 17904 Coordinates 331361, 1017904 — Dated 1836. Plain oblong church. Harled. Gabled, with belfry. Round-headed windows.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Kirkyard and War Memorial at Harray Kirk is located in the Scottish Islands. This site is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its historical and architectural significance. The memorial commemorates those who served and lost their lives in conflict.
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- Coordinates
- 59.0426, -3.1979
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2LD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- wikidata: Q17826705 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kirkyard and War Memorial, Harray Kirk?
- Kirkyard and War Memorial, Harray Kirk is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2LD).
- What is Kirkyard and War Memorial, Harray Kirk?
- Kirkyard and War Memorial, Harray Kirk — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kirkyard and War Memorial, Harray Kirk?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2LD.
- Is Kirkyard and War Memorial, Harray Kirk a listed building?
- Kirkyard and War Memorial, Harray Kirk is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Kirkyard and War Memorial, Harray Kirk free to visit?
- Yes, Kirkyard and War Memorial, Harray Kirk is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kirkyard and War Memorial, Harray Kirk?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2LD. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.