Churchill Barriers
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The Churchill Barriers are four causeways in the Orkney islands[1] with a total length of 2.3 kilometres (1.4 mi). They link the Orkney Mainland in the north to the island of South Ronaldsay via Burray[2] and the two smaller islands of Lamb Holm and Glimps Holm.
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Coordinates | 58°53′34″N 2°53′47″W, 58°52′55″N 2°54′10″W, 58°52′15″N 2°54′52″W, and 58°50′28″N 2°54′17″W |
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Crosses | Kirk Sound, Skerry Sound, Weddell Sound, Water Sound |
Locale | Orkney Islands, Scotland |
Official name | Churchill Barriers/Churchill Causeways |
Maintained by | Ministry of Defence (1945–2011) Orkney Islands Council (2011–present) |
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Design | Causeways |
Total length | 35,560 m (116,667 ft) |
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Constructed by | Balfour Beatty William Tawse & Co. |
Opened | 12 May 1945 |
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Toll | Free |
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The barriers were built between May 1940 and September 1944, primarily as naval defences to protect the anchorage at Scapa Flow, but since 12 May 1945 they serve as road links between the islands.[3] The two southern barriers, Glimps Holm to Burray and Burray to South Ronaldsay, are Category A listed.[1][4][5]