Memorials & monuments · Scottish Islands
Churchill Barriers Memorial
In or near St Margaret's Hope.
Churchill Barriers Memorial — a memorial in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Churchill Barriers 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 Churchill Barriers Memorial is a memorial located in the Scottish Islands. It commemorates the construction of the Churchill Barriers, a series of causeways built during World War II. The memorial highlights the strategic significance of these barriers in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 58.8892, -2.8951
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2SF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/12877423039 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Churchill Barriers Memorial?
- Churchill Barriers Memorial is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2SF).
- What is Churchill Barriers Memorial?
- Churchill Barriers Memorial — a memorial in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Churchill Barriers Memorial?
- The nearest town is St Margaret's Hope. Drivers can use postcode KW17 2SF.
- Is Churchill Barriers Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Churchill Barriers Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Churchill Barriers Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2SF. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.