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South Havra
South Havra — uninhabited island in the Scalloway Islands, Shetland, Scotland.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
South Havra is a island in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 59 km². Part of Shetland Islands. Wikidata describes it as: "uninhabited island in the Scalloway Islands, Shetland, Scotland". Coordinates: 60.0254°, -1.3531°.
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South Havra (Scots: Sooth Haevra; Old Norse: Hafrey), formerly Hevera, is an uninhabited island in the Scalloway Islands, Shetland, Scotland.
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Background
History
Olaf Sinclair, foud (a kind of magistrate) of all Shetland lived here in the 16th century. The island's ruined windmill is an unusual sight in the Shetland Islands, especially as some have pointed out, that the Dutch were amongst the archipelago's most frequent visitors. At the censuses of 1871 and 1881 South Havra had a population of 32 and 35, respectively. The island has been uninhabited since 1923. Previously the population was big enough to support a school.
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- Coordinates
- 60.0254, -1.3531
- Official site
- www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q3104008 (CC0)
- wikipedia: South Havra (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: South Havra from the air - geograph.org.uk - 2444734.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is South Havra?
- South Havra is in Scottish Islands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 60.0254°, -1.3531°.
- Is South Havra free to visit?
- Yes — admission to South Havra is free.