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Graemsay, Backagill

Kelp Working Site (post Medieval), Wall (post Medieval)
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Recorded parish
Hoy and Graemsay
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Graemsay, Backagill is a kelp working site in Orkney Islands, Scotland.

From the Historic Environment Scotland record 306615

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Graemsay, Point of OxanMound · 100 ydComputer-made picturePoint of OxanCairn (prehistoric) (possible), Chapel (medieval) (possible) · 251 ydAlbion: Point of Oxan, Graemsay, Hoy Sound, OrkneyShip (19th Century) · 300 ydHoy Sound, Low Lighthouse, Keepers' HousesGate Pier(s) (19th Century), Lighthouse Keepers House(s) (19th Century) · 438 ydHoy Sound, Low LighthouseLighthouse (19th Century) · 458 ydWest HillMountain / peak · 1236 ydBay of CreeklandBay · 1.1 miStrathelliot: Taing of Selwick, Hoy, Hoy Sound, OrkneySteam Trawler (20th Century)-(1952) · 1.2 miChildren's playground1.2 miComputer-made pictureWells ParkGarden · 1.3 miComputer-made pictureBu HillMountain / peak · 1.4 miComputer-made pictureBreckness WWII Coast Defence radar stationHeritage place · 1.4 mi

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