• Thought to be the only prehistoric rock-cut chambered tomb in the UK, the Dwarfie Stane in Hoy is a special place to visit.
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  • The Dwarfie Stane has attracted curiosity for centuries. There are many stories attached to it, and it is said to have had many famous visitors.
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  • As elsewhere in Orkney, the interpretation board is excellent. A bonus this year was the white tailed sea ages nesting on the Dwarfie Hammars above the stane.
  • The Dwarfie Stane, also known as the “Dwarfie Hammars,” is situated on the island of Hoy, one of the largest in the Orkney archipelago.
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  • History[edit]. 19th-century Persian inscription on the Dwarfie Stane. The tomb has been plundered by making an opening through the roof of the chamber.
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  • Still, despite this uniqueness, the Dwarfie Stane is still consistent with the Orkney-Cromarty type of chambered tombs that are found on Orkney.
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  • Described by Sir Walter Scott as “one of the wonders of the Orkney Islands” [7], the Dwarfie Stane, or Dwarrie Stane [1], is a huge block of hollowed-out...
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  • One of its ancient relics is the Dwarfie Stane, a rather enigмatic prehistoric toмƄ that sits in the solitude of Hoy Island. ... Dwarfie Stane, Hoy, Orkney, Scotland.
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  • Experience life in Orkney, where wildly creative communities thrive, and sustainable energy industries push the boundaries of renewable energy research.
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  • Discover the fascinating history of the Dwarfie Stane, a unique ancient tomb carved from a single massive sandstone block on the island of Hoy, Orkney.
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  • The Dwarfie Stane lies along the ridge of a deep valley on the island of Hoy in Orkney. This hollowed-out rock was used as a Neolithic tomb.
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  • Dr.Wallace (Description of the Islands of Orkney, 1700) wrote: "At the west end of this stone (Dwarfie Stane) stands an exceeding high mountain of a steep...
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  • During Scotland's Year of Stories, David C. Weinczok explores one of Orkney's most enigmatic sites, the Dwarfie Stane in Hoy.
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