History

Italian Chapel

Lamb Holm, Scotland

Wartime chapel built from Nissen huts and scrap by Italian prisoners of war.

Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
30 min

Italian prisoners building the Churchill Barriers turned two huts into a decorated chapel. Painted interior, a wrought-iron screen and a statue show the effort. It's free and tiny, and close to the road across the causeways.

Good to know

  • Free entry, donations welcome
  • Cafe on site is seasonal
Best time
Anytime
Getting there
Car park on Lamb Holm off the A961
Vehicles
Campervans fine

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