What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Fan Howe as Round Barrow (prehistoric), Track (period Unknown). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Round barrow, likely dating to the Early Bronze Age (c. 2000–1500 BCE). It is a significant surviving example of prehistoric burial monuments in the landscape, reflecting early ceremonial and funerary practices in Scotland.
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Places near here
Dounby FarmStructure(s) (period Unassigned) · 765 yd
HolodykeHouse (period Unassigned), Hunting Lodge (period Unassigned) · 1004 yd
DounbyCist(s) (period Unassigned) · 1364 yd
The Decca StationHeritage place · 1637 yd
Sheep on roof of Corrigall Farm MuseumHeritage place · 1.5 mi
Corrigal Farm MuseumHeritage place · 1.5 mi
Greeny HillMountain / peak · 2.4 mi
Kier FioldMountain / peak · 3.4 mi
Sand HolmIslet · 3.6 mi
Skaill, Castle of SnusgarCastle (medieval)(possible) · 4.0 mi
St Peter's Sandwick Parish War MemorialMemorial · 4.1 mi
Skara Brae Visitor CentreVisitor information · 4.1 mi