What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Howan as Farmstead (period Unassigned). 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
BuckanCairn (period Unassigned)(possible), Cist (period Unassigned) · 270 yd
Ring of BookanChambered Cairn (neolithic)(possible), Henge (neolithic) - (bronze Age)(possible) · 495 yd
Wasbister, Buckan CottageFarmstead (period Unassigned) · 653 yd
BockanFarmstead (period Unassigned) · 753 yd
Sand HolmIslet · 1454 yd
Ring of BrodgarHenge (neolithic) - (bronze Age), Rune Inscribed Stone (norse), Stone Circle (neolithic) - (bronze Age) · 1.2 mi
Long HolmIslet · 1.6 mi
The Ness of BrodgarVisitor information · 1.8 mi
Barnhouse SettlementVisitor information · 2.1 mi
Standing Stones HotelNo Class (event) (21st Century) (2020) · 2.3 mi
Stenness Parish War MemorialMemorial · 2.3 mi
HousequoyNo Class (event) (21st Century) (2015) · 2.5 mi