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Maes Howe, Orkney

Maes Howe is a prehistoric chambered tomb near Stenness on Mainland, Orkney. The cairn lies on a large platform, with a large surrounding flat-bottomed ditch and an outer turf bank. It is within the council area of Orkney Islands.
Historic Environment Scotland Scheduled Monument SM90209.

Place Type: Prehistoric Burial Site
Historic County: Orkney
Island: Mainland of Orkney
Lat, Long: 58.996589,-3.1885036
Grid Reference: HY 3181 1277
Civil Parish: Stenness CP
Council Area: Orkney Islands CA
Police Area: Scotland (Highlands and Islands) PA
Devolved Legislature:  Scottish Parliament

GBPN ID: 303116
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Maes_Howe,_Orkney_303116

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