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Buchanan Battery

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Buchanan Battery

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  • Location: Flotta, Orkney islands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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    May 4, 2023

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    The decaying remains of the Buchanan Battery look out over Hoxa Sound. It worked in conjunction with the Balfour Battery across the water in South Ronaldsay, covering the boom defences over the Sound.
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