Standing Stones Of Stenness

Point Of Interest

Contact

Brodgar Road, Stenness, KW16 3JZ, Scotland

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Description

Step back in time over 5000 years at what may be the earliest henge monument in the British Isles. The enormous Stones of Stenness are all that remains of a great stone circle on an ancient ceremonial site. The Stones of Stenness today consist of four upright stones up to 6m in height in a circle that originally held 12 stones. The focus of the interior was a large hearth. The stones were encircled by a large ditch and bank, the form of which has been lost over time by ploughing. The Stones of Stenness Circle and Henge are free to visit and open year-round.

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Location

Lat: 58.99353 Lng: -3.2082