Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Stone of Odin (probable site)
In or near Finstown.
Stone of Odin (probable site) — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Colin Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Stone of Odin (probable site) 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
The Stone of Odin is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. It is believed to be linked to ancient Norse traditions and possibly associated with the god Odin. The site's significance lies in its potential connections to early Viking culture and religious practices in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 58.9950, -3.2082
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW16 3JZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
- Official site
- www.megalithic.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/9609087415 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stone of Odin (probable site)?
- Stone of Odin (probable site) is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW16 3JZ).
- What is Stone of Odin (probable site)?
- Stone of Odin (probable site) — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Stone of Odin (probable site)?
- Drivers can use postcode KW16 3JZ.
- Is Stone of Odin (probable site) free to visit?
- Yes, Stone of Odin (probable site) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Stone of Odin (probable site)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW16 3JZ. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.