Stone of Setter
The Stone of Setter is a Neolithic standing stone located on the island of Eday, in Orkney, Scotland. It dates to the Late Neolithic or Early Bronze Age, around the 2nd millennium BC.
- Archaeological site
- …is also known as “Stone of Setter, standing stone and enclosure, Eday”
- Description: standing stone on Eday Island, Orkney Scotland, UK
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Calf of Eday and Eday Airport.
Calf of Eday
Island
The Calf of Eday is an uninhabited island in Orkney, Scotland, lying north east of Eday. Calf of Eday is situated 1½ miles northeast of Stone of Setter.
Eday Airport
Aerodrome
Eday London Airport is located on Eday in Orkney, Scotland. Eday Airport is situated 2 miles south of Stone of Setter.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Backaland and Kettletoft.
Kettletoft
Village
Kettletoft is a settlement on the island of Sanday in Orkney, Scotland. Kettletoft is situated 6 miles east of Stone of Setter.
Stone of Setter
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Latitude
59.21896° or 59° 13′ 8″ north
Longitude
-2.76456° or 2° 45′ 52″ west
Open location code
9CFV669P+H5
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OpenStreetMap feature
historic=archaeological_site
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In Other Languages
“Stone of Setter” goes by many names.
- German: “Stone of Setter”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Barrow (Prehistoric) and Fold of Setter (undated circular enclosure).
Nearby Places
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