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Perforated standing stone, North Ronaldsay. Orkney, 20th century. A single megalith known locally as the Stan Stane, simply meaning 'standing stone' in North Ronaldsay, the most northerly of Orkney's islands, is perforated may be as a sight-line for astronomical use.. The stone is the focal point for a centuries-old New Year custom where inhabitants gather around it singing.
Unique Identifier
AR9468918
Type
Image
Purpose
Public
Size
3174px × 4780px
Photo Credit
HIP / Art Resource, NY
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20th century
ANCIENT
CM
CM Dixon
country
CUSTOM
DAY
Dixon
Hole
LOCATION
Mike Dixon
North Ronaldsay
Orkney
Orkney Islands
Outdoors
PERFORATED
Scotland
SCOTS
Scottish
Stan Stane
standing stone
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