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Holy Kirk Burial Chamber

No. 227 of 341 in Hoy and West Mainland, No. 160 for history. History, 12.7 km from Stromness, just outside Hoy and West Mainland National Scenic Area.

A burial chamber, recorded as an archaeological site.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-11-01).

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Score 0.59 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Skara Brae Cafe10 km from Stromness, just outside the areaFood and pubs
Orkney Brewery Cafe12 km from Stromness, just outside the areaFood and pubs
Smithfield Hotel and Restaurant4.3 km from Harray, just outside the areaFood and pubs
Smithfield Hotel Cafe4.3 km from Harray, just outside the areaFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Orkney Folklore and Storytelling Centre7.1 km from StromnessArt and galleries

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