Stones of Stenness

The Standing Stones of Stenness is a Neolithic monument five miles northeast of Stromness on the mainland of Orkney, Scotland. This may be the oldest henge site in the British Isles. Various traditions associated with the stones survived into the modern era and they form part of the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site. They are looked after by Historic Environment Scotland as a scheduled monument.

Standing Stones of Stenness
The Standing Stones of Stenness
Shown within Orkney Islands
LocationMainland, Orkney
RegionScotland
Coordinates58°59′38″N 03°12′29″W
TypeStanding stones
History
PeriodsNeolithic
Site notes
OwnershipHistoric Environment Scotland
Public accessYes
TypeCultural
Criteriai, ii, iii, iv
Designated1999 (23rd session)
Part ofHeart of Neolithic Orkney
Reference no.514
RegionEurope and North America
Identifiers
Historic Environment ScotlandSM90285
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