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Searchlight emplacement

No. 272 of 341 in Hoy and West Mainland, No. 185 for history. History, 7.1 km from Houton, just outside Hoy and West Mainland National Scenic Area.

The site of a searchlight emplacement, recorded as an archaeological site.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-11-01).

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Within 8 km, best first
Emily's Tearoom8.4 km from Houton, just outside the areaFood and pubs

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