Memorials & monuments · Scottish Islands
War Memorial, South Walls, Longhope, Hoy
War Memorial, South Walls, Longhope, Hoy — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
War Memorial, South Walls, Longhope, Hoy is a category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-islands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB48345). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Category C Date Added 31/01/2003 Local Authority Orkney Islands Planning Authority Orkney Islands Parish Walls And Flotta NGR ND 30370 90858 Coordinates 330370, 990858 — 1921. War memorial. Granite Celtic cross; carved Celtic designs. Inscribed base and plinth. Sits upon rock-faced sandstone base. Low perimeter, rock-faced, crenellated sandstone wall; 3 steps. — Situated in an elevated position facing N-wards to the sea. A decorative memorial to the people of the parish, who died in the First World War, erected 1921, with the names of those who died in the Second World War added to the base of the memorial.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial in South Walls, Longhope, Hoy is a category C listed building located in the Scottish Islands. It commemorates those who served and sacrificed in conflict. The memorial is notable for its significance to the local community and its historical context.
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- Coordinates
- 58.7996, -3.2067
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW16 3PH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- wikidata: Q77776687 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial, South Walls, Longhope, Hoy?
- War Memorial, South Walls, Longhope, Hoy is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW16 3PH).
- Is War Memorial, South Walls, Longhope, Hoy a listed building?
- War Memorial, South Walls, Longhope, Hoy is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial, South Walls, Longhope, Hoy free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial, South Walls, Longhope, Hoy is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial, South Walls, Longhope, Hoy?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW16 3PH. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.