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 : Standing stones of Stenness, Mainland, Orkney, Scotland


Standing stones of Stenness, Mainland, Orkney, Scotland

Standing stones of Stenness, a Neolithic stone circle and henge made c. 3100-2900 BC, near Stromness on Mainland, Orkney, Scotland. Only 4 of the original 12 stones remain in place, plus a watch stone outside of the circle. The centre of the circle contains a large hearth with stone settings and dolmen. The stones were originally surrounded by a circular ditch and bank. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen

Picture No
14149851
Media ID
46161356
Size
8268px x 5683px (17.2MB)
Credit
Photographer
Source
Manuel Cohen
Date
2025

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