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Knap of Howar, Papa Westray

#1 among attractions in Papa Westray

Top attraction, Archaeological site, Vernacular architecture
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Knap of Howar, Papa Westray

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Alternative names: Coordinates: 59°20'58"N, 2°54'38"W
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Papa Westray United Kingdom

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Knap of Howar – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Noltland Castle, The Kelp Store, Lady Kirk, Holm of Papa.

  • noltland castle westray3.9 miSW
    Vernacular architecture, Forts and castles

    Noltland Castle, Westray

    99 min walk • Noltland Castle is located near Pierowall on the island of Westray in the Orkney Islands of Scotland. It dates mainly to the later 16th century, although it was never fully completed. The castle is protected as a scheduled monument.

  • the kelp store papa westray0.9 miE
    59°21'3"N • 2°53'9"W

    The Kelp Store, Papa Westray

    23 min walk • Museum

  • lady kirk westray3.3 miSW
    Church

    Lady Kirk, Westray

    84 min walk • The Lady Kirk at Pierowall is one of two ruined churches on the island of Westray, in Orkney, Scotland. It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument in the care of Historic Environment Scotland.

  • holm of papa1.5 miE
    Island

    Holm of Papa

    38 min walk • The Holm of Papa is a very small uninhabited island in the Orkney Islands. It is around 21 hectares in size. It can be visited from its neighbouring island Papa Westray, or Papay, an island less than a hundred metres west of the Holm.

  • links of noltland westray3.6 miSW
    Archaeological site

    Links of Noltland, Westray

    93 min walk • Links of Noltland is an archaeological site near Grobust Bay on the north coast of Westray in Orkney, Scotland. The site contains the remains of both a Neolithic village and later Bronze Age dwellings.

  • westside church westray location map
    5.6 miS
    Church

    Westside Church, Westray

    144 min walk • Westside Church is a 12th Century church located on the island of Westray in Orkney, Scotland. It is in ruins, and is maintained by Historic Scotland. There is very little remaining of the church, except for the gable end. It is now roofless.

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