Fold of Setter (undated circular enclosure)
Fold of Setter (undated circular enclosure) is an archaeological site in Orkney Islands, Scotland. Fold of Setter (undated circular enclosure) is situated nearby to the archaeological site Braeside Chambered Cairn (Neolithic), as well as near Huntersquoy Chambered Cairn (Neolithic).| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Stone of Setter and Calf of Eday.
Stone of Setter
Archaeological site
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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. Stone of Setter is situated 1,100 feet south of Fold of Setter (undated circular enclosure).
Calf of Eday
Island
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The Calf of Eday is an uninhabited island in Orkney, Scotland, lying north east of Eday. It is known for its wildlife and its prehistoric ruins. Calf of Eday is situated 1½ miles northeast of Fold of Setter (undated circular enclosure).
Faray
Island
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Faray is a small island in Orkney, Scotland, lying between Eday and Westray. Previously inhabited, the low-lying island is now a successful grey seal breeding colony. Faray is situated 2 miles west of Fold of Setter (undated circular enclosure).
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Backaland and Kettletoft.
Backaland
Hamlet
Photo: Des Colhoun, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Backaland is a settlement on the island of Eday in Orkney, Scotland. The settlement is also within the parish of Eday, and it is located to the south west of the island. Backaland is situated at the southern end of the B9063. Backaland is situated 4½ miles south of Fold of Setter (undated circular enclosure).
Kettletoft
Village
Photo: John Comloquoy, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Kettletoft is a settlement on the island of Sanday in Orkney, Scotland. The B9068 road runs from Kettletoft to Scar and the B9069 from Kettletoft to Northwall. Kettletoft is situated 6 miles east of Fold of Setter (undated circular enclosure).
Fold of Setter (undated circular enclosure)
- Type: Archaeological site
- Categories: historic site, tourist attraction, and tourism
- Location: Orkney Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
59.22185° or 59° 13′ 19″ northLongitude
-2.76524° or 2° 45′ 55″ westOpen location code
9CFV66CM+PWOpenStreetMap ID
way 1009287567OpenStreetMap feature
historic=archaeological_site
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Braeside Chambered Cairn (Neolithic) and Huntersquoy Chambered Cairn (Neolithic).
Nearby Places
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