Heart of Neolithic Orkney, Stenness

Name: Heart of Neolithic Orkney
Address: Stenness, United Kingdom

#7 among attractions in Stenness

Archaeological site, Unesco

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Heart of Neolithic Orkney refers to a group of Neolithic monuments found on the Mainland of the Orkney Islands, Scotland. The name was adopted by UNESCO when it proclaimed these sites as a World Heritage Site in December 1999. ()

Alternative names: Unesco: from 1999Area: 37.07 acres (0.0579 mi²)Coordinates: 58°59'46"N, 3°11'19"W

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Stenness United Kingdom

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Heart of Neolithic Orkney – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Stones of Stenness, Ness of Brodgar, Maeshowe, Barnhouse Village.

0.7 miW
Prehistoric monument in a wild landscape
Stones of Stenness, Stenness
18 min walk • 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.
0.9 miW
Historical place, Archaeological site
Ness of Brodgar, Stromness
24 min walk • The Ness of Brodgar is an archaeological site covering 2.5 hectares between the Ring of Brodgar and the Stones of Stenness in the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site in Orkney, Scotland. Excavations at the site began in 2003.
~200 ftNE
Historical place, Ruins,
Maeshowe, Stenness
1 min walk • Maeshowe is a Neolithic chambered cairn and passage grave situated on Mainland Orkney, Scotland. It was probably built around 2800 BC. In the archaeology of Scotland, it gives its name to the Maeshowe type of chambered cairn, which is limited to Orkney.
0.6 miW
Archaeological site
Barnhouse Village, Stenness
17 min walk • The Neolithic Barnhouse Settlement is sited by the shore of Loch of Harray, Orkney Mainland, Scotland, not far from the Standing Stones of Stenness, about 5 miles north-east of Stromness. It was discovered in 1984 by Colin Richards.
~700 ftSE
Watermill
Tormiston Mill, Stenness
4 min walk • Tormiston Mill is a Category B listed watermill located on the Mainland of Orkney, in Scotland, adjacent to Maeshowe. It is a fine example of a water wheel that was probably built in the 1880s, and the mechanisms have been preserved as a museum.

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Which popular attractions are close to Heart of Neolithic Orkney?

Nearby attractions include Maeshowe, Stenness (1 min walk), Tormiston Mill, Stenness (4 min walk), Barnhouse Village, Stenness (17 min walk), Stones of Stenness, Stenness (18 min walk).

Heart of Neolithic Orkney, Stenness

Facts and practical information

Stenness plan & book

Heart of Neolithic Orkney – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Stones of Stenness, Stenness

Ness of Brodgar, Stromness

Maeshowe, Stenness

Barnhouse Village, Stenness

Tormiston Mill, Stenness

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Heart of Neolithic Orkney?