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Maeshowe, Stenness

#4 among attractions in Stenness

Historical place, Ruins, Unesco, Archaeological museum, More...
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Maeshowe, Stenness

Facts and practical information

Alternative names: Unesco: from 1999Area: 11.46 acres (0.0179 mi²)Coordinates: 58°59'48"N, 3°11'18"W
Address

Ireland RdStenness KW16 3LB United Kingdom

Contact
+44 1856 851266
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Opening hours
  1. Monday10 am - 4 pm
  2. Tuesday10 am - 4 pm
  3. Wednesday10 am - 4 pm
  4. Thursday10 am - 4 pm
  5. Friday10 am - 4 pm
  6. Saturday10 am - 4 pm
  7. Sunday10 am - 4 pm
Local time: 00:00
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Day trips

Maeshowe – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Stones of Stenness, Ness of Brodgar, Barnhouse Village, Heart of Neolithic Orkney.

  • standing stones of stenness0.7 miW
    Prehistoric monument in a wild landscape

    Stones of Stenness, Stenness

    19 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.

  • ness of brodgar stromness0.9 miW
    Historical place, Archaeological site

    Ness of Brodgar, Stromness

    25 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.

  • barnhouse village stenness0.7 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.

  • heart of neolithic orkney stenness~200 ftSW
    Archaeological site,

    Heart of Neolithic Orkney, Stenness

    1 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.

  • tormiston mill stenness~800 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Maeshowe open?

Maeshowe is open:
  • Monday 10 am - 4 pm
  • Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
  • Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
  • Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
  • Friday 10 am - 4 pm
  • Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
  • Sunday 10 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Maeshowe?

Nearby attractions include Heart of Neolithic Orkney, Stenness (1 min walk), Tormiston Mill, Stenness (4 min walk), Barnhouse Village, Stenness (17 min walk), Stones of Stenness, Stenness (19 min walk).

Where to next? Visit scotland Scotland region page or discover the top tourist attractions in United Kingdom.

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