Windmills · Scottish Islands
Comet Stone
In or near Stromness.
Comet Stone — a post mill in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Comet Stone is a post mill located in scotland-islands, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the linked Wikipedia article for further details on its history, architecture and visiting information.
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Place summary
Comet Stone is a windmill located in the Scottish Islands. It is noted for its distinctive architecture and historical significance within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 59.0011, -3.2265
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW16 3JZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
- Official site
- www.megalithic.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q2207281 (CC0)
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Where to eat & stay near Comet Stone
Places to stay
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📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Islands
Caravan and Motorhome Club site
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📷 5Hostels · Scottish Islands
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Comet Stone?
- Comet Stone is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW16 3JZ).
- What is Comet Stone?
- Comet Stone — a post mill in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Comet Stone?
- Drivers can use postcode KW16 3JZ.
- Is Comet Stone free to visit?
- Yes, Comet Stone is free to enter.
- How do I get to Comet Stone?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW16 3JZ. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.