Windmills · Scottish Islands
Watch Stone
In or near Finstown.
Watch Stone — a post mill in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
David Medcalf — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Watch Stone is a post mill located in scotland-islands, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the linked Wikipedia article for further details on its history, architecture and visiting information.
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Place summary
Watch Stone is a windmill located in the Scottish Islands. It is notable for its historical significance within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 58.9952, -3.2104
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW16 3JZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
- Official site
- www.megalithic.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q2248726 (CC0)
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Watch Stone (Orkney)
Watch Stone (Orkney) — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Stone of Odin (probable site)
Stone of Odin (probable site) — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Hill forts · Scottish Islands
Stones of Stenness
Stones of Stenness — henge in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · Scottish Islands
Standing Stones of Stenness
Standing Stones of Stenness — a monument in scotland islands.
📷 5Hill forts · Scottish Islands
Barnhouse Settlement
Barnhouse Settlement — archaeological site in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Islands
House 2
House 2 — a historic house in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Watch Stone
Places to stay
📷 7Hotels · Scottish Islands
The Stromness Hotel
The Stromness Hotel — a hotel in scotland islands.
📷 5
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
Point of Ness Campsite
Point of Ness Campsite — a campsite in scotland islands.
📷 5
📷 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.
Places to eat & drink
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Balephuil standing stone
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Bheinn Ghott standing stone
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Watch Stone?
- Watch Stone is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW16 3JZ).
- What is Watch Stone?
- Watch Stone — a post mill in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Watch Stone?
- Drivers can use postcode KW16 3JZ.
- Is Watch Stone free to visit?
- Yes, Watch Stone is free to enter.
- How do I get to Watch Stone?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW16 3JZ. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.