Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Knowes of Howana
Knowes of Howana — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Andy Farrington — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Knowes of Howana 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
Knowes of Howana is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. It features significant historical remains that provide insight into the region's prehistoric past.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 59.0766, -3.2832
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2JG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/9661620017 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Knowes of Howana?
- Knowes of Howana is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2JG).
- What is Knowes of Howana?
- Knowes of Howana — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Knowes of Howana?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2JG.
- Is Knowes of Howana free to visit?
- Yes, Knowes of Howana is free to enter.
- How do I get to Knowes of Howana?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2JG. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.