Saints and Stones: Mor Stein Standing Stone
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Mor Stein is a Neolithic standing stone in the southeastern part of the Orkney isle of Shapinsay. A vertical standing stone of approximately 10 feet in height, Mor Stein is unshaped and uncarved and stands in a field somewhat separate from any other man-made features of the island.

About the Mor Stein Standing Stone

Megalithic Portal: Mor Stein
The Modern Antiquarian: Mor Stein
Wikipedia: Mor Stein
Wikipedia: Standing Stone

Journey to the Mor Stein Standing Stone

The Mor Stein Standing Stone is located off a minor road off the B9059 on the isle of Shapinsay that may be visited by ferry from Kirkwall, a short 25 minute crossing.

Ordnance Survey Map (HY52401685)

Visitors Information

Visitors information information for Shapinsay may be found on the Orkney.com website. General tourist information for Orkney as a whole may be found on the Visit Orkney website.

Additional Photos of the Mor Stein Standing Stone

Island Sign at Dock at Balfour, Shapinsay
Approaching the Mor Stein Standing Stone
Mor Stein Standing Stone
Side of the Mor Stein Standing Stone
Close-Up of the Top of the Mor Stein Standing Stone


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