Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Barnhouse Stone
In or near Finstown.
Barnhouse Stone — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Barnhouse Stone is a archaeological located in scotland-islands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Barnhouse Stone is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. It is notable for its prehistoric significance, contributing to the understanding of ancient human activity in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 58.9911, -3.1975
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW16 3JY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
- Official site
- www.megalithic.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/5522405525 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Barnhouse Stone?
- Barnhouse Stone is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW16 3JY).
- What is Barnhouse Stone?
- Barnhouse Stone — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Barnhouse Stone?
- Drivers can use postcode KW16 3JY.
- Is Barnhouse Stone free to visit?
- Yes, Barnhouse Stone is free to enter.
- How do I get to Barnhouse Stone?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW16 3JY. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.