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Castle Howe is a medieval Norse castle and prehistoric settlement located in Orkney, Scotland. The site exhibits evidence of occupation spanning multiple periods, from prehistoric times through the Norse settlement of the islands. The castle itself represents the medieval Norse period when Orkney was under Scandinavian control, demonstrating the architectural and settlement patterns characteristic of Norse habitation in northern Scotland. The superimposition of medieval structures upon earlier prehistoric remains provides archaeological evidence of long-term human activity and changing patterns of land use and fortification across different historical periods.
Castle Howe, Norse Castle and prehistoric settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1434. View the official record →
Castle Howe is a medieval Norse castle and prehistoric settlement located in Orkney, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1434.
Castle Howe, Norse Castle and prehistoric settlement dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a norse castle and prehistoric settlement. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Castle Howe, Norse Castle and prehistoric settlement is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM1434.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lower Cornquoy, barrow 225m SSE of, Holm (1.2 km), North Cairn,chambered cairn,Rose Ness (1.7 km), Holm Battery, coast artillery battery 195m SW of East Breckan (2.5 km).
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