Barnhouse Settlement

ONly discovered in 1984, this is another fascinating neolithic monument that makes this area absolutely remarkable. 15 houses that date back to 3000BC. Walk from the Standing Stones of Stenness.

This neolithic settlement only discovered in the last 30 years is further piece of the jigsaw of settlements and sites that form this cluster of Neolithic sites. The 15 structures were occupied for around 400 years between 300-2600BC and at least one seems to have been in continuous occupation throughout the period. After the settlement was abandoned, a chambered cairn of some sort was erected above that has sme similarities with Maes Howe and was probably connected to the Standing Stones of Stenness

Nearby Towns

Stromness, West Mainland, Kirkwall, Orphir

Travel Directions to Barnhouse Settlement

Follow path from Standing Stones of Stenness

Nearby Castles

  • Maeshowe or Maes Howe

    Maeshowe is a Neolithic chambered cairn and passage grave situated on Mainland. It was probably built in around 2800 BC. It gives its name to the Maeshowe type of chambered cairn, which is only found in Orkney.

  • Standing Stones of Stenness & Ring of Brodgar

    Two Henges (or sets of standing stones) in walking distance of each. Catch them at sunset or early evening when you will virtually have them to yourself. Amazing and so much more exciting than Stonehenge!

  • Ness of Brodgar

    The most recent Neolithic site in the area and to some accounts the most important. Dates back to 3500BC and was occupied for 1500 years. In the summer months, archeologists are hard at work. 

  • Skara Brae

    The best preserved stone age village in Europe: an extraordinary insight into life 5000 years ago.

  • Buxa Farm Chalets & Croft sleeps 4

    3 Norwegian style semi-detached chalets & recently renovated croft house on the A964 between Houton Stromness in Orphir. Waterfront property on 20 acres of  land with stunning panoramic views of Hoy.

    • Sleeps: 4

Barnhouse Settlement Cottages and Holiday SelfCatering

1941 Thursday, 28 May 2015