The Standing Stones of Stenness: A Neolithic Marvel The Standing Stones of Stenness, located five miles northeast of Stromness on the Orkney mainland in Scotland, is a captivating Neolithic monument. This site, possibly the oldest henge in the British Isles, forms part of the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site. Historic Environment Scotland manages…
Standing Stones
Standing stones are large, upright stones that were erected by ancient people. Their purpose is often mysterious, but they are believed to have had religious or astronomical significance.