What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Papa Westray, Knap of Howar as House(s) (neolithic), Midden (prehistoric), Lithic Implement(s) (flint)(neolithic), Lithic Implement(s) (chert)(neolithic). 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.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Knap of HowarArchaeological place · 5 yd
Papa Westray, HollandWindmill (post Medieval) · 135 yd
Papa Westray, Holland Farm, West BarnBarn (post Medieval) · 571 yd
The centre of the island, where all roads meetIsland · 635 yd
Papa Westray, War MemorialWar Memorial (second World War) (1921), War Memorial (first World War) · 667 yd
Inside museum, Holland, Papa WestrayHeritage place · 699 yd
Control "Tower", Westray AirfieldCastle, fort or tower · 1.4 mi
North Hill RSPB nature reserveMountain or hill · 1.5 mi
Papa Westray beachBeach · 1.6 mi
Bay of MoclettBay · 1.7 mi
Great Skua on the slopes of North HillMountain or hill · 1.8 mi
Great Auk MemorialMemorial · 2.4 miOther information
Photo: Becky Williamson · CC BY-SA 2.0