What is recorded here
A named place photographed at this map point in Orkney Islands.
Built by Italian prisoners of war during World War II, around 1942–1943, the Italian Chapel on Lamb Holm is a small but remarkable place of worship constructed from scrap materials. Dedicated to the Virgin Mary, it reflects the faith and ingenuity of the captives and stands as a significant cultural and historical landmark in the Orkney Islands.
Places near here
The altar art of the Italian chapel of OrkneyChurch, cross or graveyard · 11 yd
The Italian Chapel, Lamb Holm - inside the chapelChurch, cross or graveyard · 11 yd
The Italian ChapelHeritage attraction · 32 yd
Italian War Memorial, Lamb HolmHeritage place · 93 yd
Italian Chapel MemorialMemorial · 102 yd
Lamb Holm, Italian Chapel, StatueStatue (20th Century) · 107 yd
Churchill Barrier No. 1, Mainland to Lamb HolmCauseway (20th Century) · 632 yd
GraemeshallNo Class (event) (21st Century) · 1200 yd
St Mary's BayBay · 1492 yd
Bay of SandberBay · 1.3 mi
Glims HolmIsland · 1.3 mi
Sheeptracks and boulder beach, Glimps HolmBeach · 1.6 miOther information
Photo: Sarah Charlesworth · CC BY-SA 2.0