Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
The Howe (Iron Age broch + Neolithic chambered cairn)
In or near Stromness.
The Howe (Iron Age broch + Neolithic chambered cairn) — archaeological in scotland islands.
David Medcalf — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
The Howe (Iron Age broch + Neolithic chambered cairn) is a archaeological located in scotland islands. A British archaeological site recorded in OpenStreetMap with at least one heritage quality signal (Wikidata link, Wikipedia article or designated operator).
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Place summary
The Howe is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands, featuring an Iron Age broch and a Neolithic chambered cairn. This site offers insights into the ancient structures and burial practices of early inhabitants. The broch, a distinctive stone tower, showcases the architectural skills of Iron Age builders, while the chambered cairn reflects Neolithic funerary traditions. The Howe is significant for its historical context and the preservation of these ancient structures.
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- Coordinates
- 58.9793, -3.2615
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW16 3JU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: n9447543945 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q19835769 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Howe (Iron Age broch + Neolithic chambered cairn)?
- The Howe (Iron Age broch + Neolithic chambered cairn) is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW16 3JU).
- What is The Howe (Iron Age broch + Neolithic chambered cairn)?
- The Howe (Iron Age broch + Neolithic chambered cairn) — archaeological in scotland islands.
- How do I get to The Howe (Iron Age broch + Neolithic chambered cairn)?
- Drivers can use postcode KW16 3JU.
- How do I get to The Howe (Iron Age broch + Neolithic chambered cairn)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW16 3JU. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.