Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Howen Brough
In or near Finstown.
Howen Brough — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Gordon Hatton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Howen Brough is a archaeological 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
Howen Brough is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. It features significant remnants of ancient structures, providing insight into early settlement patterns in the region. The site is of interest to both historians and archaeologists studying Scotland's prehistoric past.
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- Coordinates
- 59.0538, -3.1905
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2LQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: way/1385606631 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Howen Brough?
- Howen Brough is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2LQ).
- What is Howen Brough?
- Howen Brough — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Howen Brough?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2LQ.
- Is Howen Brough free to visit?
- Yes, Howen Brough is free to enter.
- How do I get to Howen Brough?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2LQ. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.