Top of Hellia

Top of Hellia is a hill in , and has an elevation of 951 feet. Top of Hellia is situated nearby to the hamlet , as well as near the village .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Cuilags and Hoy, Braebister.

Peak
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is a peak.

Archaeological site
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is an archaeological site.

Peak
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is a hill on the island of in . It lies at the north of the island between Moaness and , and is the highest point in both Orkney and the Scottish Northern Isles at an elevation of 481 m. is situated 2½ miles southeast of Top of Hellia.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Rora Head and Stromness.

Locality
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is a locality, which is situated 3½ miles south of Top of Hellia.

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is a port on the Mainland of the , with a population of roughly 2200. To the Vikings, Straumsnes meant the headland just south, where a fierce tide rips between Scapa Flow and the Atlantic; get past that and you came safely into Hamnavoe or "peaceful harbour" where the town now stands.

Locality
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is a locality, which is situated 6 miles northeast of Top of Hellia.

Top of Hellia

Latitude
58.92016° or 58° 55′ 13″ north
Longitude
-3.39707° or 3° 23′ 50″ west
Elevation
951 feet (290 metres)
Open location code
9CCRWJC3+35
Geo­Names ID
12619436
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