What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records The Howe as Broch (iron Age), Chambered Cairn (neolithic), Man-made underground passage (prehistoric). 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 Howe is a Neolithic chambered cairn and Iron Age broch located in Scotland, indicating multi-period use of the site. Its significance lies in demonstrating long-term settlement and ritual activity in the region from the Neolithic to the Iron Age.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Howe FarmFarmhouse (post Medieval), Farmstead (post Medieval), Fence(s) (period Unknown), Rig and Furrow (medieval) - (post Medieval), Settlement (neolithic)(possible), Telegraph Pole(s) (20th Century), Track(s) (period Unknown) · 89 yd
Stromness, Howe RoadMilitary Camp (20th Century) · 433 yd
Cummi NessBuilding(s) (medieval) · 650 yd
Bridge of WaitheRoad Bridge (mid 19th Century) (1859) · 717 yd
Brig O' WaitheNo Class (event) (21st Century) · 854 yd
Unstan CairnHeritage attraction · 1160 yd
The beach below the HallBeach · 1.2 mi
Stromness War MemorialMemorial · 1.3 mi
HamnavoeBay · 1.4 mi
Stromness Ferry TerminalVisitor information · 1.6 mi
John Rae MonumentMemorial · 1.7 mi
Brinkies BraeMountain / peak · 1.7 mi