Stone circles · Scottish Islands
Sorquoy Standing Stone
In or near St Margaret's Hope.
Sorquoy Standing Stone — a stone circle in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Richard Webb — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Sorquoy Standing Stone is a stone circle located in scotland-islands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Sorquoy Standing Stone is a prehistoric stone circle located in the Scottish Islands. This site features a solitary standing stone, indicative of ancient ritual practices. It represents the rich archaeological heritage of the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 58.8069, -2.9207
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2TJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/8234888930 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sorquoy Standing Stone?
- Sorquoy Standing Stone is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2TJ).
- What is Sorquoy Standing Stone?
- Sorquoy Standing Stone — a stone circle in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sorquoy Standing Stone?
- The nearest town is St Margaret's Hope. Drivers can use postcode KW17 2TJ.
- Is Sorquoy Standing Stone free to visit?
- Yes, Sorquoy Standing Stone is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sorquoy Standing Stone?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2TJ. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.