Stanydale Temple, Neolithic temple in Mainland, Shetland Islands, United Kingdom.
The structure features thick stone walls enclosing an oval chamber of 12 by 6.7 meters with six internal recesses and a crescent-shaped forecourt.
The settlement dates from 2500-2000 BC when Neolithic farmers arrived in Shetland, with evidence of continued occupation through Bronze Age and Iron Age periods.
The temple contains remnants of Norway spruce posts, obtained from driftwood that traveled across the sea from Scandinavia to the treeless Shetland landscape.
The temple requires waterproof footwear to access as it sits in wet terrain, located 3 miles southwest of Bixter with marked poles guiding visitors.
The structure required approximately 700 meters of timber for its roof construction, highlighting the resourceful use of driftwood in ancient Shetland architecture.
Location: Shetland Islands
GPS coordinates: 60.23550,-1.48659
Latest update: March 5, 2025 14:06
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