Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Islands
The Howie, Chambered Barrow
The Howie, Chambered Barrow — a burial mound in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Ian Balcombe — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Howie, Chambered Barrow is a burial mound 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
The Howie is a chambered barrow located in the Scottish Islands. This burial mound is significant for its archaeological value, representing ancient burial practices in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 58.9349, -2.7166
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2QJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/8319756139 (ODbL)
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Vineyards · 1.9 km
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Distilleries · 2.5 km
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Esnaphy Hill
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Where to eat & stay near The Howie, Chambered Barrow
Places to stay
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Howie, Chambered Barrow?
- The Howie, Chambered Barrow is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2QJ).
- What is The Howie, Chambered Barrow?
- The Howie, Chambered Barrow — a burial mound in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Howie, Chambered Barrow?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2QJ.
- Is The Howie, Chambered Barrow free to visit?
- Yes, The Howie, Chambered Barrow is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Howie, Chambered Barrow?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2QJ. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.