Memorials & monuments · Scottish Islands
Orkney Witchcraft Trials Memorial
In or near Finstown.
Orkney Witchcraft Trials Memorial — a memorial in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
N Chadwick — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Orkney Witchcraft Trials Memorial is a memorial 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
The Orkney Witchcraft Trials Memorial is located in the Scottish Islands. This memorial commemorates the victims of the witch trials that took place in Orkney during the 16th and 17th centuries. It serves as a poignant reminder of the historical injustices faced by those accused of witchcraft.
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- Coordinates
- 58.9775, -2.9553
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW15 1PZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/13045333524 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Orkney Witchcraft Trials Memorial?
- Orkney Witchcraft Trials Memorial is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW15 1PZ).
- What is Orkney Witchcraft Trials Memorial?
- Orkney Witchcraft Trials Memorial — a memorial in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Orkney Witchcraft Trials Memorial?
- Drivers can use postcode KW15 1PZ.
- Is Orkney Witchcraft Trials Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Orkney Witchcraft Trials Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Orkney Witchcraft Trials Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW15 1PZ. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.