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    Papa Stronsay

    Papey hin Minni, Papey Minni

    59°09′N 2°35′W

    Papa Stronsay ( PAP-ə STRON-see) is a small island in Orkney, Scotland, lying north east of Stronsay. It is 74 hectares (183 acres) in size, and 13 metres (43 ft) above sea level at its highest point.

    Papa Stronsay's eastern shoreline
    Papa Stronsay's eastern shoreline

    Ian Balcombe / CC BY-SA 2.0

    Terrain

    59°09′N 2°35′W

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    Overview

    Papa Stronsay ( PAP-ə STRON-see) is a small island in Orkney, Scotland, lying north east of Stronsay. It is 74 hectares (183 acres) in size, and 13 metres (43 ft) above sea level at its highest point. After being largely abandoned, the island was bought at the end of the 20th century by traditionalist Catholic monks of the Sons of the Most Holy Redeemer, who operate a monastery and farm there.

    From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0

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    Nearest islands

    Also in Orkney

    • Mainland

      531 km²▲ 275 m

      Major islands

    • Hoy

      144 km²▲ 481 m

      Major islands

    • Sanday

      49.7 km²▲ 65 m

      Major islands

    • South Ronaldsay

      49.7 km²▲ 118 m

      Major islands

    • Westray

      48.6 km²▲ 169 m

      Major islands

    • Rousay

      47.2 km²▲ 250 m

      Minor islands

    • Stronsay

      33.9 km²▲ 45 m

      Minor islands

    • Eday

      27.7 km²▲ 102 m

      Minor islands

    Also in British Isles

    Sources

    Facts

    • Geometry, areas and high points: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Copernicus GLO-30, via Talus.
    • Talus
    • Wikidata
    • Wikipedia