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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.
Central Hearth Setting
A large square stone at the heart of the Stenness circle once served as a hearth. Cremated bone, charcoal, and pottery found here point to ritual activity at the site.
Barnhouse Settlement (adjacent)
A little-known Neolithic village just over 100 metres from the Stenness stones, part of the same UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its stone-furnished houses recall those at Skara Brae.
- 1.Watch Stone
- 2.Central Hearth Setting
- 3.Barnhouse Settlement (adjacent)
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