What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Barrel of Butter, Scapa Flow, Orkney as Boom Defence (20th Century). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 10m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Scapa Flow, OrkneyObstruction (period Unknown) · 1141 yd
Barrel of ButterLighthouse · 1584 yd
SMS CölnWreck · 1.7 mi
Cava, Point of the WardTrench (20th Century) · 1.8 mi
Cava, Muckle HouseFarmstead (period Unassigned) · 1.9 mi
SMS MarkgrafWreck · 1.9 mi.jpg?width=1280)
Calf of FlottaIslet · 2.3 mi
Tween the WicksBay · 2.9 mi
FlottaIsland · 3.3 mi
Beach and coast at Swanbister bayBeach · 3.3 mi
Orkneyinga Saga CentreMuseum · 3.4 mi
Norse Water Mill at the Earl's BuVisitor information · 3.4 mi