What is recorded here
A named place photographed at this map point in Orkney Islands.
Built during World War II by Italian prisoners of war, the chapel roof artwork is a significant example of POW contributions to local culture in the Orkney Islands. Its style reflects Mediterranean artistic influences and serves as a reminder of wartime experiences and cross-cultural connections.
Places near here
Images found on the chapel roof to the left of the altarChurch, cross or graveyard · 11 yd
The Italian Chapel, Lamb Holm - fontChurch, cross or graveyard · 22 yd
The Italian ChapelHeritage attraction · 36 yd
Italian War Memorial, Lamb HolmHeritage place · 116 yd
Italian Chapel MemorialMemorial · 119 yd
Lamb Holm, Italian Chapel, StatueStatue (20th Century) · 122 yd
Churchill Barrier No. 1, Mainland to Lamb HolmCauseway (20th Century) · 604 yd
GraemeshallNo Class (event) (21st Century) · 1161 yd
St Mary's BayBay · 1504 yd
Bay of SandberBay · 1.3 mi
Glims HolmIsland · 1.3 mi
Sheeptracks and boulder beach, Glimps HolmBeach · 1.6 miOther information
Photo: Des Colhoun · CC BY-SA 2.0