Barnhouse Village, Stenness

Name: Barnhouse Village
Address: Stenness, United Kingdom

#6 among attractions in Stenness

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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. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 58°59'45"N, 3°12'24"W

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Stenness United Kingdom

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Barnhouse Village – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.9 miNW
Neolithic stone circle and circular ditch
Ring of Brodgar, Stenness
24 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Neolithic landscape of Orkney, Scotland, the Ring of Brodgar is a prehistoric marvel that continues to captivate visitors from around the world. This ancient stone circle, located near the town of Stenness, is a monumental testament to the...
~670 ftS
Prehistoric monument in a wild landscape
Stones of Stenness, Stenness
4 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.
~1580 ftW
Historical place, Archaeological site
Ness of Brodgar, Stromness
8 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.
0.7 miE
Historical place, Ruins,
Maeshowe, Stenness
17 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 miE
Archaeological site,
Heart of Neolithic Orkney, Stenness
17 min walk • 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.
0.7 miE
Watermill
Tormiston Mill, Stenness
19 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 Barnhouse Village?

Nearby attractions include Stones of Stenness, Stenness (4 min walk), Ness of Brodgar, Stromness (8 min walk), Heart of Neolithic Orkney, Stenness (17 min walk), Maeshowe, Stenness (17 min walk).

Barnhouse Village, Stenness

Facts and practical information

Stenness plan & book

Barnhouse Village – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Ring of Brodgar, Stenness

Stones of Stenness, Stenness

Ness of Brodgar, Stromness

Maeshowe, Stenness

Heart of Neolithic Orkney, Stenness

Tormiston Mill, Stenness

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Barnhouse Village?