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Ring of Brodgar.

The Ring of Brodgar is a spectacular stone circle consisting of thirty six stones and dates from about 2,000 BC. These stones are a part of the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site.

The Ring of Brodgar is a Historic Scotland property.

Location: Five miles north east of Stromness on the B9055.
Website: www.historic-scotland.gov.uk

Some of the best ancient sites......
England: Stonehenge
 
England: Avebury
 
England: Long Meg and her daughters
 
Scotland: Ring of Brodgar
 
Wales: Pentre Ifan burial chamber

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