Muckle Holm
Shetlopedia - The Shetland Encyclopaedia
| Shetland Islands | |
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| OS Name: | Muckle Holm |
| Shetland Name: | Muckle Holm |
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| UK Grid Reference: | HU403888 |
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| Population: | none |
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| Ferry Services: | none |
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Muckle Holm is a small islet in the middle of Yell Sound about 3.5km east of Burra Voe, and the settlement of North Roe, in Northmavine.
The isle, which rises to a height of 23m is home to the Muckle Holm Lighthouse which was first lit in 1976.
The Morning Star sank at a position approx 0.9 - 1 mile NW of the holm while under tow for Toft on September 28th 1982.
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