Memorials & monuments · Scottish Islands
HMS Royal Oak Shield
HMS Royal Oak Shield — 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
HMS Royal Oak Shield 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
HMS Royal Oak Shield is a memorial located in the Scottish Islands. It commemorates the loss of the battleship HMS Royal Oak, which was sunk in 1939. The shield serves as a tribute to the sailors who perished during this event.
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- Coordinates
- 58.9608, -2.9696
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW15 1SD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/13078141639 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is HMS Royal Oak Shield?
- HMS Royal Oak Shield is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW15 1SD).
- Is HMS Royal Oak Shield free to visit?
- Yes, HMS Royal Oak Shield is free to enter.
- How do I get to HMS Royal Oak Shield?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW15 1SD. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.