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Audio Guide Standing Stones of Stenness

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Standing Stones of Stenness

Audio guide Standing Stones of Stenness in English

In this audio guide, Emily Thompson takes you through Standing Stones of Stenness telling the story as you walk. In your accent, no need to read signs — just let your eyes take in what's in front of you.

What you'll hear inside Standing Stones of Stenness:

  • 1
    Watch Stone

    A commanding 5.6-metre monolith standing outside the main Stenness circle to the north-west, clearly separate from the ceremonial ellipse of standing stones.

  • 2
    Central Hearth Setting

    A large square stone at the heart of the Stenness circle once served as a hearth.

  • 3
    Henge Ditch and Bank

    The henge ditch and bank form the original perimeter of the ceremonial enclosure at the Standing Stones of Stenness.

  • 4
    Barnhouse Settlement (adjacent)

    A little-known Neolithic village just over 100 metres from the Stenness stones, part of the same UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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