Stenness
Stenness (pronounced /ˈstɛnɪs/) (Old Norse: Steinnes; Norn: Stennes) is a village and parish on the Orkney Mainland in Scotland. It contains several notable prehistoric monuments including the Standing Stones of Stenness and the Ring of Brodgar.
| Stenness | |
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The Stenness Watch Stone stands outside the circle, next to the modern bridge leading to the Ring of Brodgar. | |
Stenness Location within Orkney | |
| OS grid reference | HY305115 |
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| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | STROMNESS |
| Postcode district | KW16 |
| Dialling code | 01856 |
| Police | Scotland |
| Fire | Scottish |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
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