What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records South Walls, the Ayre as Searchlight Emplacement (second World War). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 10m. 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.
Places near here
Aith HopeBay · 635 yd
Longhope Lifeboat MuseumMuseum · 774 yd_-_Trig_point_at_Gallow_Tuag_-_geograph.org.uk_-_6331693.jpg?width=1280)
South Walls, Gallow TuagChambered Cairn (prehistoric)(possible), Mound (prehistoric)(possible), Standing Stone (prehistoric) · 1180 yd
South Walls, LonghopeMilitary Camp (20th Century) · 1.0 mi
Hoy, Longhope, Royal HotelHotel (20th Century) (1903) · 1.1 mi
South Walls, Longhope Pier, BeaconBeacon (period Unassigned) · 1.2 mi
Hill of Wards Gun SiteMountain or hill · 1.4 mi
Hill of Wards Gun BatteryMountain or hill · 1.4 mi
South WallsIsland · 1.7 mi
Melsetter HillMountain / peak · 1.8 mi
Binga FeaMountain / peak · 2.1 mi
Booth with Kirkhope Cemetery beyondChurch, cross or graveyard · 2.5 miOther information
Photo: Alan Reid · CC BY-SA 2.0