What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Howans, Hurkisgarth as Broch (iron Age)(possible), Building(s) (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
HurkisgarthBarrow (prehistoric), Chambered Cairn (neolithic)(possible), Cist (period Unassigned) · 290 yd
West AithFarmstead (19th Century) · 512 yd
UnigarthMan-made underground passage (prehistoric) · 676 yd
Kierfiold House and Loch of SkaillOld home or work place · 1115 yd
Kier FioldMountain / peak · 1167 yd
Skara Brae Visitor CentreVisitor information · 1.3 mi
Skara BraeMidden (neolithic), Settlement (neolithic) · 1.5 mi
Beach by Skara Brae showing an Alternative ArchaeologyBeach · 1.5 mi
Jupiter: Bay of Skaill, Orkney, AtlanticSloop (18th Century) · 1.6 mi
Skaill, Castle of SnusgarCastle (medieval)(possible) · 1.6 mi
St Peter's Sandwick Parish War MemorialMemorial · 1.8 mi
Castle of YesnabyCastle, fort or tower · 2.5 mi