Maeshowe, Stenness

Name: Maeshowe
Address: Ireland Rd, Stenness, KW16 3LB, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1856 851266

#4 among attractions in Stenness

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

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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. ()

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

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+44 1856 851266

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

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

0.7 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.
0.9 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.
0.7 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.
~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.
~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.

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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).

Maeshowe, Stenness

Facts and practical information

Stenness plan & book

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

Stones of Stenness, Stenness

Ness of Brodgar, Stromness

Barnhouse Village, Stenness

Heart of Neolithic Orkney, Stenness

Tormiston Mill, Stenness

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Maeshowe open?

Which popular attractions are close to Maeshowe?