Stenness facts for kids
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 The Stenness Watch Stone stands outside the circle, next to the modern bridge leading to the Ring of Brodgar. |
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| OS grid reference | HY305115 |
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| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | STROMNESS |
| Postcode district | KW16 |
| Dialling code | 01856 |
| Police | Northern |
| Fire | Highlands and Islands |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| EU Parliament | Scotland |
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Stenness (pronounced) (Old Norse: Steinnes; Norn: Stennes) is a small village and a special area called a parish on the Mainland island in Scotland. It's famous for some really old stone monuments from a time long, long ago, even before history was written down! These include the amazing Stones of Stenness and the Ring of Brodgar.
About Stenness
Stenness is a village located on the Orkney Mainland. It is known for its beautiful natural surroundings. The village is right next to the southern part of the Loch of Stenness. This loch is a large freshwater lake.
Where is Stenness?
The parish of Stenness is located in Orkney, Scotland. It borders the southern end of the Loch of Stenness. On its western side, it meets the water flowing out of the loch. This water then connects to a part of Hoy Sound.
A Look into History
The name Stenness comes from an old language called Old Norse. In Old Norse, Steinnes or Steinsnes means "headland of the stone" or "peninsula of the stone." This name makes a lot of sense when you see the huge stones found here!
Ancient Stone Monuments
People have lived in the Stenness area for a very long time. Near the village, you can find several amazing monuments from prehistoric times. These are periods before writing was invented. The most famous sites are the Stones of Stenness and the Ring of Brodgar. These ancient stone circles are very important. They tell us a lot about the people who lived here thousands of years ago.
