Memorials & monuments · Scottish Islands
Stenness
In or near Finstown.
Stenness in Orkney + Shetland, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Stenness is a place of interest in Orkney + Shetland, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Official information
Maeshowe is a significant Neolithic chambered tomb located in Stenness, Orkney, known for its impressive architectural design dating back around 5,000 years. Visitors can explore this ancient structure, which is part of a rich Neolithic landscape featuring stone circles and burial monuments.
From the Wikipedia article
Stenness (pronounced ) (Old Norse: Steinnes; Norn: Stennes) is a village and parish on the Orkney Mainland in Scotland. It is part of Orkney Islands Council. It contains several notable prehistoric monuments including the Standing Stones of Stenness and the Ring of Brodgar. The parish lies amid fertile farmland typical of Orkney and the economy is based on agriculture, fisheries, tourism, and renewable energy.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
Human presence in the region date back at least 5,000 years, evidenced by the Neolithic ritual complex including the Standing Stones of Stenness and nearby Ring of Brodgar. The Odin Stone, a medieval-era monolith once part of these traditions, was destroyed in 1814 but is well documented as part of local ritual lore. In Old Norse, Steinnes means headland of the stone. or Steinsnes means headland/peninsula of the stone.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 58.9858, -3.2083
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW16 3LF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
- Official site
- www.historicenvironment.scot
Sources
Other places nearby
Maeshowe Visitor Centre
Natural landmarks · 0.1 km
Nether Bigging, Fort
Archaeological sites · 0.7 km
Barnhouse Stone
Archaeological sites · 0.9 km
Barnhouse Stone, standing stone
Windmills · 0.9 km
Stones of Stenness
Hill forts · 0.9 km
Big Howe, Broch
Archaeological sites · 0.9 km
Standing Stones of Stenness
Memorials & monuments · 0.9 km
Stenness Church
Historic churches · 1.0 km
Stenness Parish War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km
Stone of Odin (probable site)
Archaeological sites · 1.0 km
Watch Stone
Windmills · 1.0 km
Watch Stone (Orkney)
Archaeological sites · 1.1 km
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Barnhouse Stone
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stenness?
- Stenness is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW16 3LF).
- What is Stenness?
- Stenness in Orkney + Shetland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Stenness?
- Drivers can use postcode KW16 3LF.
- Is Stenness free to visit?
- Yes, Stenness is free to enter.
- How do I get to Stenness?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW16 3LF. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.