Stones of Stenness

Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Stones of Stenness as Henge (neolithic) - (bronze Age), Stone Circle (neolithic) - (bronze Age). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 10m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.

The Stones of Stenness are Neolithic in origin, dating to around 3100–2500 BCE, and are associated with ritual or ceremonial use, possibly linked to astronomical observations or seasonal events. They are part of the broader Neolithic landscape of Orkney, which includes nearby tombs and settlements, suggesting a complex spiritual or social significance.