What is recorded here
Kirkwall, 5 Palace Road is an 18th Century terraced house in Orkney Islands, Scotland. It stands as a preserved example of territorial development in the region. The building likely witnessed generations of local life, trade, and change across the centuries. Its survival offers a tangible connection to the historical character of Kirkwall.
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Kirkwall, 5 Palace Road as Terraced House (18th Century). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. 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.
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