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Barnhouse Settlement

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A Neolithic village located on the shores of Loch Harray beside the Stones of Stennes circle and just a short distance from the Ring of Brogar. The village was inhabited from about 3200 BCE, suggesting that this may posssibly have been where the builders of Maes Howe, Brogar, and Stenness lived. There are several different sizes of hut, but nothing beyond the foundations remain.
Stenness, Orkney, Highlands and Islands, Scotland

About Barnhouse Settlement
Attraction Type: Prehistoric
Location: Park at the Stones of Stenness on the B9055 and follow a short path to the settlement.
Website: Barnhouse Settlement
Historic Scotland
Location map
OS HY307127
Photo Credit: David Ross
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Far North - 24.6 miles from Barnhouse Settlement Dunnet Head, Highlands and Islands Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £225

Windhaven - 24.8 miles from Barnhouse Settlement Thurso, Highlands and Islands Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £350

3 Francis Street - 38.7 miles from Barnhouse Settlement Wick, Highlands and Islands Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £170

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Albert Hotel - 8.9 miles from Barnhouse Settlement Kirkwall, Highlands and Islands Stay from: £100.00

Lav Rockha Guest House - 9.5 miles from Barnhouse Settlement Kirkwall, Highlands and Islands Stay from: £40.00

Sands Hotel - 14.8 miles from Barnhouse Settlement Burray, Highlands and Islands Stay from: £75.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Houton Bay Lodge - 5.3 miles from Barnhouse Settlement Orphir, Highlands and Islands From: £45.00

Links Lodge - 88.2 miles from Barnhouse Settlement Lossiemouth, Grampian From: £45.00

The Lodge Elgin - 93.4 miles from Barnhouse Settlement Elgin, Grampian From: £60.00

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Stromness
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