Shapinsay Sound
Shapinsay Sound is a strait in Orkney Islands, Scotland. Shapinsay Sound is situated near the locality Hackosness aka Haco’s Ness, as well as near Scarpigarth.Places of Interest
Highlights include Helliar Holm and Castle Bloody.
Helliar Holm
Islet
Helliar Holm is an uninhabited island off the coast of Shapinsay in the Orkney Islands, Scotland.
Castle Bloody
Archaeological site
Castle Bloody is a prehistoric feature on the island of Shapinsay, Orkney, Scotland.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Head of Holland and Rerwick Head.
Shapinsay Sound
- Strait
- Category: body of water
- Location
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Latitude
59.00826° or 59° 0′ 30″ north
Longitude
-2.84921° or 2° 50′ 57″ west
Open location code
9CFV2552+88
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
natural=strait
GeoNames ID
Satellite Map
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Hackosness aka Haco’s Ness and Scarpigarth.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Site of Chambered Cairn (Neolithic) and Kelp Pit (Post Medieval).
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