Hill forts · Scottish Islands
Stonehall
In or near Finstown.
Stonehall — archaeological site in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Stonehall is a hill fort in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "archaeological site in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 58.9963°, -3.1063°.
Photo gallery
Official information
Cuween Hill Chambered Cairn is a 5,000-year-old Neolithic tomb located near Finstown, Orkney. Visitors can explore this significant archaeological site, which showcases the burial practices and architectural sophistication of Scotland's earliest agricultural communities.
Place summary
Stonehall is a hill-fort located in the Scottish Islands, postcode KW17. Its historical significance lies in its strategic position, characteristic of ancient defensive structures. The site reflects the region's prehistoric heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 58.9963, -3.1063
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2EJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
- Opening
- Open all year round
- Official site
- www.historicenvironment.scot
Sources
- wikidata: Q2351572 (CC0)
- commons: "Stone Men" on Cuween Hill - geograph.org.uk - 492053.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Cuween Hill
Archaeological sites · 0.2 km
Cuween Hill Chambered Cairn
Hill forts · 0.2 km
Hill of Heddle (Prehistoric Barrow)
Burial mounds & barrows · 0.8 km
Hill of Heddle
Mountains & hills · 1.2 km
Finstown
Towns & cities · 1.3 km
Mainland
Islands · 1.5 km
Holm of Grimbister
Islands · 1.5 km
Hill of Lyradale
Mountains & hills · 1.7 km
Firth
Islands · 1.8 km
Finstown Mill
Watermills · 1.9 km
Buckle's Tower
Other places · 1.9 km
former watermill
Watermills · 2.2 km
Nearby
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Cuween Hill
Cuween Hill — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Hill forts · Scottish Islands
Cuween Hill Chambered Cairn
Cuween Hill Chambered Cairn — Neolithic chambered cairn on Mainland in the islands of Orkney.
📷 3Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Islands
Hill of Heddle (Prehistoric Barrow)
Hill of Heddle (Prehistoric Barrow) — a burial mound in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Hill of Heddle
Hill of Heddle — mountain in scotland islands. Elevation: 135 m.
📷 5Towns & cities · Scottish Islands
Finstown
Finstown — village in the Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
Flagship📷 5Where to eat & stay near Stonehall
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Islands
Orkney Caravan Park at the Pickaquoy Centre
Orkney Caravan Park at the Pickaquoy Centre — a caravan park in scotland islands.
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Islands
Orcades Hostel
Orcades Hostel — a hostel in scotland islands.
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Islands
Kirkwall Youth Hostel
Kirkwall Youth Hostel — a hostel in scotland islands. Brand: Hostelling Scotland.
📷 5📷 7
📷 7Places to eat & drink
📷 4More places in this region
📷 3
📷 5Hill forts · Scottish Islands
Calanais Stones
Calanais Stones — neolithic standing stones near Calanais, Scotland.
📷 5Hill forts · Scottish Islands
Callanish II
Callanish II — archaeological site in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Hill forts · Scottish Islands
Callanish III
Callanish III — archaeological site in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stonehall?
- Stonehall is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2EJ).
- What is Stonehall?
- Stonehall — archaeological site in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Stonehall?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2EJ.
- Is Stonehall free to visit?
- Yes, Stonehall is free to enter.
- How do I get to Stonehall?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2EJ. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.