Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Netherbutton RAF Radar Station [WW2]
In or near St Margaret's Hope.
Netherbutton RAF Radar Station [WW2] — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Eirian Evans — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Netherbutton RAF Radar Station [WW2] is a archaeological 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
Netherbutton RAF Radar Station is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. This World War II radar station played a crucial role in the defence of Britain during the conflict. It is a notable example of military architecture from that era.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 58.9248, -2.9348
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2RZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/8780881177 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Netherbutton RAF Radar Station [WW2]?
- Netherbutton RAF Radar Station [WW2] is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2RZ).
- What is Netherbutton RAF Radar Station [WW2]?
- Netherbutton RAF Radar Station [WW2] — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Netherbutton RAF Radar Station [WW2]?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2RZ.
- Is Netherbutton RAF Radar Station [WW2] free to visit?
- Yes, Netherbutton RAF Radar Station [WW2] is free to enter.
- How do I get to Netherbutton RAF Radar Station [WW2]?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2RZ. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.