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Vementry
Vementry — an uninhabited Scottish island in Shetland on the north side of the West Mainland, lying south of Muckle Roe.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Vementry is a island in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 370 km². Part of Shetland Islands. Wikidata describes it as: "an uninhabited Scottish island in Shetland on the north side of the West Mainland, lying south of Muckle Roe". Coordinates: 60.3294°, -1.4631°.
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Vementry (Old Norse: "Vemunðarey") is an uninhabited Scottish island in Shetland on the north side of the West Mainland, lying south of Muckle Roe.
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Description
The island is known for its well-preserved chambered cairn. The well-preserved remains of a Neolithic heel-shaped cairn about 10 m in diameter and rising to over 1.5 m in height. Also on the island are two 6-inch QF Mk I First World War gun emplacements which overlook the narrow entrance into the former naval anchorage of Busta Voe on Swarbacks Head, a cliff standing around 49 m above sea level. These guns were removed from , an Edgar-class cruiser which was acting as a depot ship for 10th Cruiser Squadron. They were manned by a mixed crew of RN sailors and Royal Marines. The guns are mounted en barbette on concrete platforms with a 0.45 m concrete parapet and gun shield to provide…
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- Coordinates
- 60.3294, -1.4631
Sources
- wikidata: Q3192009 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Vementry (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Vementry.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Vementry?
- Vementry is in Scottish Islands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 60.3294°, -1.4631°.
- Is Vementry free to visit?
- Yes — admission to Vementry is free.