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The Churchill Barriers

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The Churchill Barriers

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    October 23, 2022

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    The Churchill Barriers were built between Mainland & the islands of South Ronaldsay to protect the important navel harbour of Scapa Flow. Block ships were originally used and the sunken remains of some of these are still visible. Nowadays the causeway forms a great road to ride between the islands with nice views and easy access to some stunning beaches.

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    Location: Holm, Orkney islands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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