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Lamb Holm, Italian Chapel, Statue

Statue (20th Century)
Lamb Holm, Italian Chapel, Statue
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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.

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Photo: Mike Pennington · CC BY-SA 2.0