North Tapland (ruins)

North Tapland (ruins) is a ruins in , . North Tapland (ruins) is situated nearby to the ruins , as well as near .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Westray and Westside Church.

Photo: RoryCB, CC BY 2.0.
is one of the of Scotland, with a population in 2011 of 588. The main settlement is Pierowall in the north of the island, but the ferry from Kirkwall lands at Rapness near its south end.

Church
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, is a ruined 12th century church located on the island of in , . Archaeological excavations at the site suggest that the church is related to a nearby late Norse settlement. is situated 1½ miles southwest of North Tapland (ruins).

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Pierowall.

Village
Photo: David Wyatt, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a village of in the Orkney Islands, off the coast of the northern . The village is the island's largest settlement and lies near its northern end, around Bay. is situated 3 miles northwest of North Tapland (ruins).

North Tapland (ruins)

Latitude
59.286° or 59° 17′ 10″ north
Longitude
-2.92564° or 2° 55′ 32″ west
Open location code
9CFV73PF+9P
Open­Street­Map ID
way 931579692
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­ruins
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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Taphland and West Brough.

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