
What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Lamb Holm, Italian Chapel, Statue as Statue (20th 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 Italian Chapel on Lamb Holm, Orkney, was built by Italian prisoners of war during World War II, around 1942–1943, and is dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Constructed from scrap materials, it is a unique example of wartime craftsmanship and holds cultural significance as a symbol of resilience and faith.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Italian Chapel MemorialMemorial · 6 yd
Italian War Memorial, Lamb HolmHeritage place · 24 yd
The Interior of The Italian Chapel, Lambholme, Orkney IslandsChurch, cross or graveyard · 41 yd
St George and the Italian ChapelChurch, cross or graveyard · 59 yd
The Italian ChapelHeritage attraction · 87 yd
Churchill Barrier No. 1, Mainland to Lamb HolmCauseway (20th Century) · 572 yd
Lamb Holm, Kirk PointWell (period Unassigned) · 771 yd
GraemeshallNo Class (event) (21st Century) · 1174 yd
St Mary's BayBay · 1386 yd
Bay of SandberBay · 1.2 mi
Sheeptracks and boulder beach, Glimps HolmBeach · 1.6 miOther information
Photo: Mike Pennington · CC BY-SA 2.0