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The Ring of Brodgar, Stenness, Orkney
The Ring of Brodgar - one of the stone circles within the "heart of Neolithic Orkney"
http://www.orkneyjar.com/history/brodgar/
Ring of Brodgar, Scotland
Ring of Brodgar: Form and Function
http://www.ancient-wisdom.com/scotlandbrodgar.htm
Ring of Brodgar | VisitScotland
One of the finest stone circles in the world.
https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/ring-of-brodgar-p669061
Ring of Brodgar
Get an overview of the Ring of Brodgar Stone Circle and Henge, one of the most spectactular and enigmatic monuments in Britain.
https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/ring-of-brodgar-stone-circle-and-henge
Ring of Brodgar | VisitOrkney
The spellbinding stone circle - the Ring of Brodgar - is arguably the most iconic symbol of Orkney's prehistoric past.
https://www.visitorkney.com/things/history/ring-of-brodgar
Ring of Brodgar – Orkney, Scotland - Atlas Obscura
Discover Ring of Brodgar in Orkney, Scotland: The true age of this ancient stone circle is unknown, but its stunning vista isn't in question.
https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/ring-of-brodgar
The Ring of Brodgar, the Neolithic Henge of Orkney Island | Ancient Origins
On the largest island of Orkney, Scotland called The Mainland, amongst the rugged cliffs and almost constant wind, there sits a Neolithic henge and stone circle known as The Ring of Brodgar.
http://www.ancient-origins.net/ancient-places-europe/ring-brodgar-neolithic-henge-orkney-island-001421
Ring of Brodgar
Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ring_of_Brodgar

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Ring of Brodgar
History
The ring with Loch of Harray beyond
Location in Scotland, United Kingdom
Location	Mainland, Orkney, Scotland, United Kingdom
Coordinates	59°00′05″N 3°13′47″W / 59.0014818°N 3.2297227°W / 59.0014818; -3.2297227
Type	Standing stones, henge
Diameter	104 meters
Material	Stone
Founded	c. 2250 BC
Periods	Neolithic
Site notes
Ownership	Historic Environment Scotland^[1]
Public access	Yes

UNESCO World Heritage Site
Type	Cultural
Criteria	i, ii, iii, iv
Designated	1999 (23rd session)
Part of	Heart of Neolithic Orkney
Reference no.	514
Region	Western Europe

Scheduled monument
Official name	Ring of Brogar stone circle
Type	Prehistoric ritual and funerary: barrow; cairn (type uncertain); henge; stone circle or ring; stone setting
Designated	18 August 1882
Reference no.	SM90042

Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license

The Ring of Brodgar, Stenness, Orkney
The Ring of Brodgar - one of the stone circles within the "heart of Neolithic Orkney"
http://www.orkneyjar.com/history/brodgar/
Ring of Brodgar, Scotland
Ring of Brodgar: Form and Function
http://www.ancient-wisdom.com/scotlandbrodgar.htm
Ring of Brodgar | VisitScotland
One of the finest stone circles in the world.
https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/ring-of-brodgar-p669061
Ring of Brodgar
Get an overview of the Ring of Brodgar Stone Circle and Henge, one of the most spectactular and enigmatic monuments in Britain.
https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/ring-of-brodgar-stone-circle-and-henge
Ring of Brodgar | VisitOrkney
The spellbinding stone circle - the Ring of Brodgar - is arguably the most iconic symbol of Orkney's prehistoric past.
https://www.visitorkney.com/things/history/ring-of-brodgar
Ring of Brodgar – Orkney, Scotland - Atlas Obscura
Discover Ring of Brodgar in Orkney, Scotland: The true age of this ancient stone circle is unknown, but its stunning vista isn't in question.
https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/ring-of-brodgar
The Ring of Brodgar, the Neolithic Henge of Orkney Island | Ancient Origins
On the largest island of Orkney, Scotland called The Mainland, amongst the rugged cliffs and almost constant wind, there sits a Neolithic henge and stone circle known as The Ring of Brodgar.
http://www.ancient-origins.net/ancient-places-europe/ring-brodgar-neolithic-henge-orkney-island-001421
Ring of Brodgar
Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ring_of_Brodgar

Ring of Brodgar
History
The ring with Loch of Harray beyond
Location in Scotland, United Kingdom
Location	Mainland, Orkney, Scotland, United Kingdom
Coordinates	59°00′05″N 3°13′47″W / 59.0014818°N 3.2297227°W / 59.0014818; -3.2297227
Type	Standing stones, henge
Diameter	104 meters
Material	Stone
Founded	c. 2250 BC
Periods	Neolithic
Site notes
Ownership	Historic Environment Scotland^[1]
Public access	Yes

UNESCO World Heritage Site
Type	Cultural
Criteria	i, ii, iii, iv
Designated	1999 (23rd session)
Part of	Heart of Neolithic Orkney
Reference no.	514
Region	Western Europe

Scheduled monument
Official name	Ring of Brogar stone circle
Type	Prehistoric ritual and funerary: barrow; cairn (type uncertain); henge; stone circle or ring; stone setting
Designated	18 August 1882
Reference no.	SM90042

Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license

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