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Standing through time - The Standing Stones of Stenness that have been standing through time for over 5000 years.

Situated on Mainland Orkney on an isthmus between the Lochs of Stenness and Harray, this 5m high Neolithic structure is believed to be the oldest set of standing stones in the British Isles. Forming one of the elements of the Heart of Neolithic Orkney, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the site has been dated to at least 3100BC. The stones lie close to the Ring of Brodgar, the Maeshowe chambered cairn and the Ness of Brodgar; presently one of the most significant archaeological sites anywhere in the world.

Mainland Orkney, Northern Isles, Scotland

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Taken in: United Kingdom / Scotland / Stenness (show map)

Taken on: July 12, 2017

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Camera: Nikon D700, f/10.0, 1/400 sec, 24mm, ISO 200 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Nikon D700
Aperture:	f/10.0
Exposure Time:	0.003 sec (1/400)
Focal Length:	24mm
ISO:	200
Exposure Bias:	-1 EV
Flash:	No Flash
Exposure Program:	Program AE
Exposure Mode:	Auto
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Auto
Scene Capture Type:	Landscape
Color Space:	Uncalibrated
Software:	Capture NX 2.4.7 W
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