Memorials & monuments · Scottish Islands
Standing Stones of Stenness
In or near Finstown.
Standing Stones of Stenness — a monument in scotland islands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
About
Standing Stones of Stenness is a named monument in scotland islands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
The Standing Stones of Stenness are a prehistoric monument located in the Orkney Islands of Scotland. These ancient stones are part of a Neolithic site, notable for their significant historical and archaeological value. The arrangement of the stones is thought to have been used for ceremonial purposes. As a scheduled monument, they are protected under heritage laws, reflecting their importance in understanding prehistoric cultures in Britain.
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- Coordinates
- 58.9940, -3.2077
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW16 3JZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- manual: geonames-7535370 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Standing Stones of Stenness?
- Standing Stones of Stenness is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW16 3JZ).
- What is Standing Stones of Stenness?
- Standing Stones of Stenness — a monument in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Standing Stones of Stenness?
- Drivers can use postcode KW16 3JZ.
- How do I get to Standing Stones of Stenness?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW16 3JZ. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.