What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Big Howe as Boundary Ditch (prehistoric), Broch (iron Age)(possible), Structure(s) (prehistoric)(possible). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 10m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Stones of StennessHenge (neolithic) - (bronze Age), Stone Circle (neolithic) - (bronze Age) · 162 yd
Barnhouse SettlementVisitor information · 244 yd_-_geograph.org.uk_-_7270581.jpg?width=1280)
Structure 8Ruins · 255 yd
Barnhouse Stone-age VillageStanding or carved stone · 262 yd
Stenness Parish War MemorialMemorial · 321 yd
Bridge of BrodgarBridge (post Medieval) · 414 yd
HousequoyNo Class (event) (21st Century) (2015) · 639 yd
The Ness of BrodgarVisitor information · 771 yd
Maeshowe Visitor CentreHeritage attraction · 886 yd
StennessNo Class (event) (21st Century) · 1007 yd
Baa HolmIslet · 1744 yd
Ring of BrodgarHenge (neolithic) - (bronze Age), Rune Inscribed Stone (norse), Stone Circle (neolithic) - (bronze Age) · 1.0 mi