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- FridayOpen 24 hours
- SaturdayOpen 24 hours
- Sunday6 AM–6 PM
- MondayOpen 24 hours
- TuesdayOpen 24 hours
- WednesdayOpen 24 hours
- ThursdayOpen 24 hours
About the Business
Knap of Howar | Lead Public Body for Scotland's Historic Environment | Discover the Knap of Howar, pair of buildings dating back to the third millennium BC. Visit the stunning site today or contact Historic Environment Scotland for more information.
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Papa Westray, Orkney KW17 2BU
Hours
- FridayOpen 24 hours
- SaturdayOpen 24 hours
- Sunday6 AM–6 PM
- MondayOpen 24 hours
- TuesdayOpen 24 hours
- WednesdayOpen 24 hours
- ThursdayOpen 24 hours
Features
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
Recommended Reviews
Joe Smith
22.03.2024
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One of the oldest known structures in the world. Got to be seen if you’re in the area. Some of the earliest signs of human civilisation. Amazing to look at the stonework to think many thousands of years ago someone layered those stones together.
Janette Nelson
10.03.2024
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Stepping back in time to 5300BC, the Knap of Hower predates Skara Brae and the Ness of Brodgar. This is the oldest inhabited building in the European Continent and is located on the beautiful island of Papay Westray, Orkney, and is a fascinating insight to the way our predecessors lived. It is free to visit, but there is a short walk across a field at the farm of Holland to gain access.
ッRadio
04.03.2024
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The Knap of Howar is such a truly incredible experience. It is a must to go here if you live at 17 Victoria St. I hate Howard so I haven't been but it's ok
Martin Husband
14.02.2024
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Well worth the hours walk from the ferry. So peaceful there.
Lisethe Meijer
20.01.2024
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Beautifully kept for a good view of what it originally could have looked like
Tatton Photography
15.01.2024
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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
Graeme MacDiarmid
27.12.2023
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Able to access the buildings. Good directions from main road.
Melissa Berrie
23.12.2023
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We love coming here. Not just for its historical archaeology but it's also a great place for the children to think about what it would have been like to live there, also great space for playing and rolling down the hill! Perfect spot for a picnic on a good day too.
Darminder Dhillon
21.12.2023
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Oldest house in the world ScotlandKnap of howarIs thought to have been built in 3500 bc considered to be one of the oldest houses in the world knap of howar is a stone house located on the remote island of papa westrey
Rob Walker
16.12.2023
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The oldest freestanding building in the world. Older than the pyramids. An amazing place to visit.
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