Howa Tower (layered cairn)
Howa Tower (layered cairn) is an archaeological site in Orkney Islands, Scotland. Howa Tower (layered cairn) is situated near the archaeological site Workings (disused), as well as near the ruins Netherhouse Cottages.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Westray and Knowe of Skea.
Westray
Westray is one of the Orkney Islands of Scotland, with a population in 2011 of 588.
Knowe of Skea
Knowe of Skea is an archaeological site, which is situated 1¼ miles south of Howa Tower (layered cairn).
Westside Church
Westside Church, is a ruined 12th century church… Westside Church is situated 1¼ miles east of Howa Tower (layered cairn).
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Pierowall.
Howa Tower (layered cairn)
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Latitude
59.27534° or 59° 16′ 31″ north
Longitude
-2.99432° or 2° 59′ 40″ west
Open location code
9CFV72G4+47
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
historic=archaeological_site
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Workings (disused) and Netherhouse Cottages.
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