2006
HY5336 : Hamar Farmhouse (south & east sides), Faray
taken 18 years ago, near to Benstonhall, Eday, Orkney Islands, Scotland
Hamar Farmhouse (south & east sides), Faray
In 1881 Faray had nine named houses including Hamar (sometimes spelled Hammar). The island's population was 72 people at that time of which 8 lived at Hamar including the island's school master and his wife and infant son. Faray has been uninhabited since shortly after World War II. Hamar was reroofed a few years ago to provide shelter for newborn lambs.
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