Wheebin standing stone
Neolithic standing stone located on the mainland of Orkney, Scotland / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Wheebin Standing stone (or Stane O' Quoybune) is an ancient, tall standing stone located in the parish of Birsay, in the north west of the mainland of Orkney, Scotland. It was erected in the 2nd millennium BC. Historic Environment Scotland established the site as a scheduled monument in 1937.
Quick Facts Location, Coordinates ...
Location | Mainland, Orkney, Scotland |
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Coordinates | 59°07′01″N 3°18′22″W |
Type | Standing stone |
History | |
Founded | 2nd millennium BC |
Periods | Late Neolithic to Early Iron Age |
Site notes | |
Ownership | Historic Scotland |
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