Houtonhead
Houtonhead is a ruins in Orkney Islands, Scotland. Houtonhead is situated near the islet Holm of Houton, as well as near the passenger ship terminal Houton Ferry Terminal.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 3,000 feet northeast of Houtonhead.
SMS Kronprinz
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SMS Kronprinz was the last dreadnought battleship… SMS Kronprinz is situated 2 miles southeast of Houtonhead.
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 Houtonhead.
Houtonhead
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Latitude
58.91369° or 58° 54′ 49″ north
Longitude
-3.19897° or 3° 11′ 56″ west
Open location code
9CCRWR72+FC
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
building=ruins
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Houton Head Battery (WW2) and Houton Head Battery Engine House (WW2).
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