Knap of Howar, Papa Westray

Name: Knap of Howar
Address: Papa Westray, United Kingdom

#1 among attractions in Papa Westray

Top attraction, Archaeological site, Vernacular architecture

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The Knap of Howar on the island of Papa Westray in Orkney, Scotland is a Neolithic farmstead which may be the oldest preserved stone house in northern Europe. Radiocarbon dating shows that it was occupied from 3700 BC to 2800 BC, earlier than the similar houses in the settlement at Skara Brae on the Orkney Mainland. ()

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.

3.9 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.
0.9 miE
59°21'3"N • 2°53'9"W
The Kelp Store, Papa Westray
23 min walk • Museum
3.3 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.
1.5 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.
3.6 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.
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.