What is recorded here
A named place photographed at this map point in Orkney Islands.
Lyness Royal Naval Cemetery, Hoy, Orkney, was established in the 20th century as a burial site for Royal Navy personnel. It is a relatively modern site, dedicated to commemorating those who died during naval service, particularly during World War II, and holds local historical and military significance.
Places near here
Lyness Naval Cemetery, HoyChurch, cross or graveyard · 293 yd
HMS Barham MemorialMemorial · 300 yd
Hoy, LynessFarmstead (period Unassigned) · 449 yd
Hoy, Lyness, Royal Naval Oil Terminal, Scapa Flow MuseumBoiler (20th Century), Building (20th Century), Museum (20th Century) · 565 yd
Scapa Flow Visitor Centre & MuseumMuseum · 569 yd
Ore BayBay · 709 yd
Mill BayBay · 982 yd
Picnic Site, Wee Fea HillMountain or hill · 1299 yd
Hoy, Wee FeaNo Class (event) (21st Century) · 1688 yd
Hoy, RinnigillBoathouse (20th Century), Military Signalling Site (first World War), Structure(s) (20th Century) · 1.1 mi
Crock NessUnidentified Object (period Unassigned) · 1.7 mi
Binga FeaMountain / peak · 1.9 miOther information
Photo: Kevin Rae · CC BY-SA 2.0