South Cottohowan

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

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 South Cottohowan.

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

South Cottohowan

Latitude
59.27681° or 59° 16′ 37″ north
Longitude
-2.98976° or 2° 59′ 23″ west
Open location code
9CFV72G6+P3
Open­Street­Map ID
way 199507575
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include North Cottohowan and Howa Tower (layered cairn).

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