Ring Of Brodgar
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Brodgar Road, Orkney Islands, KW16 3JZ, Scotland
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Description
Walk among the enigmatic stones of one of the most spectacular prehistoric monuments in the British Isles. The Ring of Brodgar Stone Circle and Henge is an enormous ceremonial site dating back to the 3rd millennium BC.
The Ring of Brodgar comprises:
A massive stone circle, originally consisting of 60 stones 36 survive today
At least 13 prehistoric burial mounds
A large rock-cut ditch surrounding the stone circle
Open year-round.
Some sections of the inner path may be closed periodically to allow the grass path to rest and regenerate.
Features
Location
Lat: 59.004484 Lng: -3.231498
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Easy 5 minute walk from the parking area