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Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Islands

Howa Tower (layered cairn)

Howa Tower (layered cairn) — a burial mound in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.

Fields near Langskaill, Westray - geograph.org.uk - 7885961

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Howa Tower (layered cairn) is a burial mound located in scotland-islands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Place summary

Howa Tower is a burial mound located in the Scottish Islands. This layered cairn serves as a notable example of prehistoric funerary practices in the region. Its structure reflects the historical significance of burial traditions in Scotland.

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Coordinates
59.2753, -2.9943

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Where is Howa Tower (layered cairn)?
Howa Tower (layered cairn) is in Scottish Islands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 59.2753°, -2.9943°.