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Churchill Barriers

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(29) · Historical landmark in Orkney Islands, United Kingdom
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The Churchill Barriers are a series of four causeways in the Orkney Islands with a total length of 1.5 miles (2.3 km). They link the Orkney Mainland in the …

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Sep 23, 2024
The original intention of these barriers was to make it difficult for German warships to access Scapa Flow, used as a harbour for the British in World War 2. This was initially achieved by sinking re…Full review by Chris M
Sep 5, 2024
The story and history behind them, paired with the views and wrecks is what makes it a must see. The barriers are not particularly beautiful but worth visitingFull review by BarbaraRiekwel
Jun 16, 2024
It was great to island hope from the South Ronaldsay, through Burray, Glimps Holm & Lamb Holm to the main Island of Orkney over these amazingly engineered barriers, that helped the war effort during …Full review by L6294HIpaulb
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Opened:12 May 1945
Total length:35,560 m (116,667 ft)

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