Maeshowe Inside

Maeshowe is a Neolithic chambered cairn and passage grave situated on Mainland Orkney, Scotland. It was probably built around 2800 BC. In the archaeology of Scotland, it gives its name to the Maeshowe type of chambered cairn, which is limited to Orkney.
  • Location: Stenness, Mainland, Orkney
  • Alternative name: Maes Howe
  • Region: Scotland
  • Periods: Neolithic
  • Ownership: Historic Scotland
  • Public access: Yes
  • Type: Chambered cairn

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