Houton Head Battery (WW2)
Houton Head Battery (WW2) is a military installation in Orkney Islands, Scotland. Houton Head Battery (WW2) is situated near the military installation Houton Head Battery Engine House (WW2), as well as near the islet Holm of Houton.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Holm of Houton and Houton Ferry Terminal.
Holm of Houton
The Holm of Houton is one of the southern Orkney islands.
Houton Ferry Terminal
Houton Ferry Terminal is a passenger ship terminal, which is situated 3,700 feet east of Houton Head Battery (WW2).
SMS Kronprinz
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SMS Kronprinz was the last dreadnought battleship… SMS Kronprinz is situated 2 miles southeast of Houton Head Battery (WW2).
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Houton and Orphir.
Orphir
Orphir is a parish and settlement on Mainland, Orkney, Scotland. Orphir is situated 2½ miles northeast of Houton Head Battery (WW2).
Bu‘ Point
Bu‘ Point is a locality, which is situated 4 miles northwest of Houton Head Battery (WW2).
Houton Head Battery (WW2)
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Latitude
58.91413° or 58° 54′ 51″ north
Longitude
-3.20314° or 3° 12′ 11″ west
Open location code
9CCRWQ7W+MP
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
landuse=military
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Houton Head Battery Engine House (WW2) and Houtonhead.
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