Stones of Stenness

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Spotlight: The Stones of Stenness, part of the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site, a series of important domestic and ritual monuments built 5,000 years ago in the Orkney Islands.

Hashtag: #StonesOfStenness

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Key Links
historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/stones-of-stenness-circle-and-henge/
portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/SM90285

Elsewhere on the Web
http://www.orkneyjar.com/history/standingstones

Background
historicenvironment.scot/: The Stones of Stenness today consist of four upright stones up to 6m in height in a circle that originally held 12 stones. The focus of the interior was a large hearth. The stones were encircled by a large ditch and bank, the form of which has been lost over time by ploughing. The Stones of Stenness are part of the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site, a series of important domestic and ritual monuments built 5000 years ago in the Orkney Islands.

Embedded Tweets

For International #WorldHeritageDay, a thread about the threat of climate change to these incredible places. Starting off at the Heart of Neolithic #Orkney World Heritage site in #Scotland at one of the world's oldest stone circles, #StonesOfStenness. pic.twitter.com/guGGTptKb3

— Adam Markham (@AdamCMarkham) April 18, 2020

Looking at the #StonesOfStenness in closer detail to learn about how #conservation methods need to suit the specific stone type and climate conditions 👀🕵🏻 #HESTrainee #VisitScotland #Orkney #Stenness #Archaeology #Neolithic @welovehistory @welovehistory pic.twitter.com/b23asC5zmt

— Inga Edwardson (@EdwardsonInga) March 11, 2020

Back on mainland Orkney today for a blast around some awesome archaeology! #BrochofGurness #StonesofStenness Great tour @Ness_Of_Brodgar 🙂 pic.twitter.com/FCKXdwHldU

— Dr Li Sou (@LZSou) July 21, 2017

Yes a great experience – from my 1st visit in May this year @orkneycom #stonesofstenness pic.twitter.com/cgbJwzRnbe

— Tracey Edginton (@T_Edginton) September 18, 2017

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