Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
The Battery
In or near St Margaret's Hope.
The Battery — a other in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Colin Park — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
The Battery is a other 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 Battery is a historic military fortification located in the Scottish Islands. Its distinctive structure reflects the region's strategic importance during various conflicts. The site is of interest for its architectural features and historical significance.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 58.8057, -3.1487
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW16 3PQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/1329027971 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Battery?
- The Battery is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW16 3PQ).
- What is The Battery?
- The Battery — a other in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Battery?
- Drivers can use postcode KW16 3PQ.
- Is The Battery free to visit?
- Yes, The Battery is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Battery?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW16 3PQ. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.