North Cottohowan

North Cottohowan is a ruins in , . North Cottohowan is situated nearby to the archaeological site , as well as near the ruins .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Westray and Westside Church.

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is one of the of Scotland, with a population in 2011 of 588. The main settlement is Pierowall in the north of the island, but the ferry from Kirkwall lands at Rapness near its south end.

Church
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, is a ruined 12th century church located on the island of in , . Archaeological excavations at the site suggest that the church is related to a nearby late Norse settlement. is situated 1¼ miles east of North Cottohowan.

Archaeological site
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is an archaeological site, which is situated 1¼ miles south of North Cottohowan.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Pierowall.

Village
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is a village of in the Orkney Islands, off the coast of the northern . The village is the island's largest settlement and lies near its northern end, around Bay. is situated 3 miles north of North Cottohowan.

North Cottohowan

Latitude
59.2776° or 59° 16′ 39″ north
Longitude
-2.9889° or 2° 59′ 20″ west
Open location code
9CFV72H6+2C
Open­Street­Map ID
way 199507573
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­ruins
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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Howa Tower (layered cairn) and Netherhouse Cottages.

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