Memorials & monuments · Scottish Islands
Twatt Airfield Memorial
Twatt Airfield Memorial — a memorial in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Claire Pegrum — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Twatt Airfield 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
Twatt Airfield Memorial is located in the Scottish Islands. This memorial commemorates the historical significance of the airfield, which played a role during the Second World War. It serves as a reminder of the region's wartime history.
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- Coordinates
- 59.0858, -3.2942
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2JH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/7837397406 (ODbL)
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Knowe of Brenda (Prehistoric burnt mound)
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Where to eat & stay near Twatt Airfield Memorial
Places to stay
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Birsay Hostel & Campsite
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📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
Birsay Hostel & Campsite
Birsay Hostel & Campsite — a campsite in scotland islands.
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📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Islands
Caravan and Motorhome Club site
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📷 5
📷 7Hotels · Scottish Islands
The Stromness Hotel
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Twatt Airfield Memorial?
- Twatt Airfield Memorial is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2JH).
- What is Twatt Airfield Memorial?
- Twatt Airfield Memorial — a memorial in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Twatt Airfield Memorial?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2JH.
- Is Twatt Airfield Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Twatt Airfield Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Twatt Airfield Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2JH. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.