Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Mine Howe (Iron Age settlement
Mine Howe (Iron Age settlement — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Mine Howe (Iron Age settlement 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
Mine Howe is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands, representing an Iron Age settlement. This site is significant for its well-preserved remains, providing insights into early Scottish habitation and culture.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 58.9388, -2.8523
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2QU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/8319917918 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mine Howe (Iron Age settlement?
- Mine Howe (Iron Age settlement is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2QU).
- What is Mine Howe (Iron Age settlement?
- Mine Howe (Iron Age settlement — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Mine Howe (Iron Age settlement?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2QU.
- Is Mine Howe (Iron Age settlement free to visit?
- Yes, Mine Howe (Iron Age settlement is free to enter.
- How do I get to Mine Howe (Iron Age settlement?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2QU. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.