Stenness
Stenness, site of the Standing Stones of Stenness, a Neolithic stone circle on the island of Mainland (Pomona) in the Orkney Islands, Scotland. Only 4 of the probably 12 original stones remain; set in a rock foundation, some stand over 13 feet (4 metres) in height. The circle, about 200 feet (61 metres) across, is surrounded by a ditch cut through the rock. The larger Ring of Brodgar and the Maeshowe barrow are nearby.
This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.
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Article Title:
Stenness
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher:
Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
17 April 2018
Access Date:
November 14, 2026