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Lyness Naval Cemetery, Hoy

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Lyness Naval Cemetery, Hoy
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A named place photographed at this map point in Orkney Islands.
Lyness Naval Cemetery, Hoy, was established during World War II as a burial site for Royal Navy personnel. It is significant as a war memorial and a reminder of the strategic importance of the Orkney Islands during the conflict.

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