The Axe
The Axe is an island in Orkney Islands, Scotland. The Axe is situated near the locality Brims, as well as near South Walls.Places of Interest
Highlights include Longhope Lifeboat Museum and Melsetter House, Hoy.
Longhope Lifeboat Museum
Museum
Longhope Lifeboat Museum is a museum at Brims on the island of Hoy in the Orkney Islands, Scotland.
Melsetter House, Hoy
Historic building
Melsetter House, Hoy is a historic building, which is situated 2½ miles west of The Axe.
Cantick Head Lighthouse
Lighthouse
The Cantick Head Lighthouse is an active 19th century… Cantick Head Lighthouse is situated 2½ miles east of The Axe.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Brims and Longhope.
Longhope
Village
Longhope is a coastal settlement on the island of South Walls, in Orkney, Scotland.
Point of Hackness
Locality
Point of Hackness is a locality, which is situated 2½ miles northeast of The Axe.
The Axe
- Island
- …lies at an elevation of 33 feet (10 metres)
- Category: landform
- Location
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Latitude
58.77799° or 58° 46′ 41″ north
Longitude
-3.19737° or 3° 11′ 51″ west
Open location code
9CCRQRH3+53
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Localities in the Area
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Highlights include Aith Head and Garth Head.
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