Rapness Quarry

Rapness Quarry is a quarry in , . Rapness Quarry is situated nearby to , as well as near the archaeological site .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Holm of Faray and Red Holm.

Islet
Photo: George Brown, CC BY-SA 2.0.
The is a small island in , Scotland, near and , which it lies between. Together with its neighbour Faray, it is designated a SSSI due to its importance as a haul-out site and breeding area for grey seals.

Photo: Ian Balcombe, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is situated 1½ miles east of Rapness Quarry.

Rapness Quarry

Latitude
59.25061° or 59° 15′ 2″ north
Longitude
-2.85187° or 2° 51′ 7″ west
Open location code
9CFV742X+67
Open­Street­Map ID
way 931994602
Open­Street­Map feature
landuse=­quarry
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Satellite Map

Discover Rapness Quarry from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Hellie (ruins) and Windmill stump.

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