Stone circles · Scottish Islands
Standing Stones (Prehistoric)
In or near Stromness.
Standing Stones (Prehistoric) — a stone circle in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
John Lucas — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Standing Stones (Prehistoric) is a stone circle 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
The Standing Stones are a prehistoric stone circle located in the Scottish Islands. This ancient site is notable for its historical significance and is representative of Neolithic ceremonial practices.
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- Coordinates
- 58.9637, -3.3395
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW16 3JP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/9535845968 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Standing Stones (Prehistoric)?
- Standing Stones (Prehistoric) is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW16 3JP).
- What is Standing Stones (Prehistoric)?
- Standing Stones (Prehistoric) — a stone circle in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Standing Stones (Prehistoric)?
- The nearest town is Stromness. Drivers can use postcode KW16 3JP.
- Is Standing Stones (Prehistoric) free to visit?
- Yes, Standing Stones (Prehistoric) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Standing Stones (Prehistoric)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW16 3JP. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.