Summary
Stenness (pronounced /ˈstɛnɪs/) (Old Norse: Steinnes; Norn: Stennes) is a village and parish on the Orkney Mainland in Scotland.[1] It contains several notable prehistoric monuments including the Standing Stones of Stenness and the Ring of Brodgar.
| Stenness | |
|---|---|
 The Stenness Watch Stone stands outside the circle, next to the modern bridge leading to the Ring of Brodgar. | |
  Stenness Location within Orkney | |
| OS grid reference | HY305115 |
| Civil parish |
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| Council area | |
| Lieutenancy area | |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | STROMNESS |
| Postcode district | KW16 |
| Dialling code | 01856 |
| Police | Scotland |
| Fire | Scottish |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| UK Parliament | |
| Scottish Parliament | |
Geography edit
Stenness parish adjoins the southern extremity of the Loch of Stenness,[2] and also some notable standing stones. It is bounded on the west by the efflux of the loch, and a branch of Hoy Sound,[2] and has been administratively merged with Firth.[2]
History edit
In Old Norse: Steinnes[3] or Steinsnes[4] means headland/peninsula of the stone.
The area has been inhabited for a considerable time. Near the village are several notable prehistoric monuments including the Stones of Stenness and the Ring of Brodgar.[5]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ United Kingdom Ordnance Survey Map Landranger 45, Orkney Mainland, 1:50,000 scale, 2003
- ^ a b c Wilson, Rev. John (1882). "The Gazetteer of Scotland". Edinburgh: W. & A.K. Johnstone. Retrieved 25 July 2009.
- ^ Pedersen, Roy (January 1992) Orkneyjar ok Katanes (map, Inverness, Nevis Print)
- ^ Anderson, Joseph (Ed.) (1893) Orkneyinga Saga. Translated by Jón A. Hjaltalin & Gilbert Goudie. Edinburgh. James Thin and Mercat Press (1990 reprint). ISBN 0-901824-25-9
- ^ Paola Arosio & Diego Meozzi. "Stones of Stenness". Stone Pages. Retrieved 25 July 2009.
External links edit
- Vision of Britain - Stenness
This article incorporates text from Wilson, Rev. John The Gazetteer of Scotland (Edinburgh, 1882) Published by W. & A.K. Johnstone