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Stonehall
Stonehall — archaeological site in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Stonehall is a hill fort in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "archaeological site in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 58.9963°, -3.1063°.
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Place summary
Stonehall is a hill-fort located in the Scottish Islands, postcode KW17. Its historical significance lies in its strategic position, characteristic of ancient defensive structures. The site reflects the region's prehistoric heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 58.9963, -3.1063
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2EJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
- Official site
- www.historicenvironment.scot
Sources
- wikidata: Q2351572 (CC0)
- commons: "Stone Men" on Cuween Hill - geograph.org.uk - 492053.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stonehall?
- Stonehall is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2EJ).
- Is Stonehall free to visit?
- Yes, Stonehall is free to enter.
- How do I get to Stonehall?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2EJ. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.