Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
The Comet Stone
In or near Stromness.
The Comet Stone — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Comet Stone 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 Comet Stone is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. It is notable for its historical significance, although specific details regarding its era or designations are not provided.
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- Coordinates
- 59.0011, -3.2265
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW16 3JZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
- Official site
- www.megalithic.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/1291972590 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Comet Stone?
- The Comet Stone is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW16 3JZ).
- What is The Comet Stone?
- The Comet Stone — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Comet Stone?
- Drivers can use postcode KW16 3JZ.
- Is The Comet Stone free to visit?
- Yes, The Comet Stone is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Comet Stone?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW16 3JZ. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.