Historic houses · Scottish Islands
Overhowe (site of)
In or near St Margaret's Hope.
Overhowe (site of) — a historic house in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Claire Pegrum — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Overhowe (site of) is a historic house 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
Overhowe is a historic house site located in the Scottish Islands. It is notable for its archaeological significance, with remnants that reflect the region's heritage. The site contributes to the understanding of historical settlement patterns in Scotland.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 58.8306, -3.1218
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW16 3NP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/9646726948 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Overhowe (site of)?
- Overhowe (site of) is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW16 3NP).
- What is Overhowe (site of)?
- Overhowe (site of) — a historic house in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Overhowe (site of)?
- Drivers can use postcode KW16 3NP.
- How do I get to Overhowe (site of)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW16 3NP. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.