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Forewick Holm
Forewick Holm — island in Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Forewick Holm is a island in the United Kingdom. Part of Shetland Islands. Wikidata describes it as: "island in Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 60.3186°, -1.6636°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Forewick Holm is a 1-hectare (2.5-acre) island in the Sound of Papa, between Papa Stour and the Mainland of Shetland. It lies adjacent to a skerry called Scarf's Head, and the two are connected at low tide. Forewick Holm has gained notoriety through its association with Stuart "Captain Calamity" Hill, who claims that the island is a sovereign micronation named "Forvik". The Forvik project's stated purpose is to show Shetlanders what they could achieve if they asserted their legal rights and seceded from the United Kingdom.
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Background
History
The SS Highcliffe was wrecked on the island on 6 February 1940. It was carrying a cargo of iron ore from Narvik, bound for Immingham.
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- Coordinates
- 60.3186, -1.6636
- District
- Shetland Islands
- Postcode
- ZE2 9PW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
- Official site
- shetlandconversation.squarespace.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q3048591 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Forewick Holm (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Forewick Holm (aka Forvik Island) - geograph.org.uk - 1780521.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Forewick Holm?
- Forewick Holm is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode ZE2 9PW).
- Is Forewick Holm free to visit?
- Yes, Forewick Holm is free to enter.
- How do I get to Forewick Holm?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ZE2 9PW. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.