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Howmore, Inverness-shire

Howmore (Scottish Gaelic: Tobha Mòr) is a village on the island of South Uist, Inverness-shire. The village is perhaps best known for its remarkable collection of ruined churches and chapels. The most striking remains are of the Teampull Mor, the "Large Church" or St Mary's, of which only part of the east gable remains. It is within the council area of Na h-Eileanan an Iar.

Primary Name(s): Howmore (Anglicised )   Tobha Mòr (Gaelic )
Place Type: Village
Historic County: Inverness-shire
Island: South Uist
Lat, Long: 57.300257,-7.3700426
Grid Reference: NF 7670 3606
Civil Parish: South Uist CP
Council Area: Na h-Eileanan an Iar CA
Police Area: Scotland (Highlands and Islands) PA
Devolved Legislature: Scottish Parliament
GBPN ID:  GBPN23051

 GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Howmore,_Inverness-shire_23051
 Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3777327