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Explore Maeshowe - Apps on Google Play
4 hours ago Explore the historic cairn in 3D, discover Norse graffiti from the 1100s and see how the entrance passage to Maeshowe is perfectly aligned with the setting of the midwinter sun. Discover Maeshowe with this interactive app, featuring: • an animated virtual tour. • a photographic slideshow of the site. • an interactive 3D model of the tomb ...
Current Version: 1.3.3
Size: 32M
Offered By: Historic Environment Scotland
Content Rating: Everyone
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Explore Maeshowe on the App Store
10 hours ago Jun 26, 2017 . Download Explore Maeshowe and enjoy it on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. Learn about Maeshowe, part of the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site. Explore the historic cairn in 3D, discover Norse graffiti from the 1100s and see how the entrance passage to Maeshowe is perfectly aligned with the setting of the midwinter sun.
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Explore Maeshowe on the App Store - Apple Inc.
8 hours ago Jun 27, 2017 . Explore the historic cairn in 3D, discover Norse graffiti from the 1100s and see how the entrance passage to Maeshowe is perfectly aligned with the setting of the midwinter sun. Discover Maeshowe with this interactive app, featuring: • an animated virtual tour. • a photographic slideshow of the site.
Provider: Historic Environment Scotland
Copyright: © 2017 Historic Environment Scotland
Category: Free
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Explore Orkney’s Maeshowe Tomb with New 3D App
3 hours ago Jun 28, 2017 . Explore Maeshowe is an example of how 3D visualisation can enable more people to access and interact with Britain's heritage learning more about one of the UK’s most important Neolithic sites.” A monumental chambered tomb, Maeshowe is the finest Neolithic building to survive in north-west Europe.
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Explore Maeshowe – Apps on Google Play
10 hours ago Explore the historic cairn in 3D, discover Norse graffiti from the 1100s and see how the entrance passage to Maeshowe is perfectly aligned with the setting of the midwinter sun. Discover Maeshowe with this interactive app, featuring: • an animated virtual tour • a photographic slideshow of the site
Current Version: 1.3.3
Size: 32M
Offered By: Historic Environment Scotland
Content Rating: Everyone
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Maeshowe Chambered Cairn Historic Environment
3 hours ago Get a taste of the fascinating discoveries that await at Maeshowe, one of Europe’s finest chambered tombs, built some 5,000 years ago. When you arrive at Maeshowe Visitor Centre in Stenness village a shuttle bus will take you to and from the cairn. We advise booking in advance to avoid disappointment.
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Maeshowe: Access Public Body for Scotland's Historic
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Our staff have been trained in hygiene and social distancing and have been provided with the necessary PPE
Signage is on site to guide visitors, including one way systems and marked areas that are currently closed to visitors
We have introduced enhanced cleaning measures to make visitors feel comfortable while vis…
Our staff have been trained in hygiene and social distancing and have been provided with the necessary PPE
Signage is on site to guide visitors, including one way systems and marked areas that are currently closed to visitors
We have introduced enhanced cleaning measures to make visitors feel comfortable while visiting
In line with Scottish Government legislation and guidance, face coverings are mandatory if you are visiting any indoor/enclosed spaces at our sites including retail and catering areas (subject to s...
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Maeshowe Visitor Centre Orkney.com
3 hours ago Maeshowe Visitor Centre. Ireland Road, Stenness, KW16 3LB. Open. Explore the fascinating story of the Maeshowe Chambered Cairn at this warm and welcoming visitor centre in the heart of Neolithic Orkney. The cairn itself is currently closed due to COVID-19 safety measures, but the nearby Visitor Centre provides the perfect opportunity to ...
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Maeshowe cameras go live Orkney.com
5 hours ago Dec 10, 2015 . Maeshowe cameras go live. Winter has well and truly arrived in Orkney. The days are short and sky is dark, apart from a glimpse of the low sun as it burns through the clouds. And it’s the winter sun that plays a central role in one of Orkney’s most spectacular events. Every year, at midwinter, the setting sun shines down the entrance ...
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Mysteries of Maeshowe on Winter Solstice illuminated in
9 hours ago The midwinter mysteries of the Winter Solstice at one of Orkney’s most stunning ancient sites are being explored and celebrated on the shortest day of the year. Maeshowe Chambered Cairn is ...
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Maeshowe: Getting here Historic Environment Scotland HES
6 hours ago Maeshowe Visitor Centre at Stenness. Ireland Road. Stenness. KW16 3LB. National Grid reference: HY 30268 11314. View Maeshowe Visitor Centre on a Google map (visitors are taken from shuttle bus from the visitor centre to the chambered cairn)
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Maeshowe Visitor Centre opens its doors Orkney.com
7 hours ago Apr 04, 2017 . Access to Maeshowe will continue to be by guided tour only, and as with the previous visitor centre, coaches will not be permitted without prior arrangement. Visitors are advised to purchase or reserve tickets online in advance (including Historic Scotland Members and Explorer/Orkney Pass holders) and to arrive 15 minutes before their tour time ...
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Maeshowe, Orkney, United Kingdom - SpottingHistory.com
10 hours ago Maeshowe is a Neolithic chambered cairn and passage grave. It was probably built around 2800 BCE. It gives its name to the Maeshowe type of chambered cairn, which is limited to Orkney. Maeshowe is a significant example of Neolithic craftsmanship. The monuments around Maeshowe, including Skara Brae, ...
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Maeshowe Chambered Cairn Business Directory Orkney.com
2 hours ago Maeshowe Chambered Cairn. Stenness, KW16 3LB. Closed. COVID-19 UPDATE: The Maeshowe Chambered Cairn is currently closed. You can book a visit to the Maeshowe Visitor Centre which will include an introductory talk highlighting Orkney's heritage and interpretation of Maeshowe Chambered Cairn. Enter one of the finest Neolithic buildings in north ...
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Maeshowe Visitor information Secret Scotland Tours
4 hours ago Maeshowe is one of Orkney's most famous archaeological attractions and is a must-see for visitors. It is a large chambered burial cairn from the Neolithic period and is particularly noteworthy for the neatness of its construction. The burial site was raided by Vikings who left behind graffiti written in Viking runes. The Viking graffiti is quite humorous and shows that times may change …
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Functioning Portal To The Otherworld Discovered at Maeshowe
8 hours ago Maeshowe is a Neolithic chambered cairn and passage grave situated on mainland Orkney, the world-renowned, ancient monument-peppered archipelago located off the north east coast of Scotland.Constructed by Neolithic engineers around 2800 BC, this famous astronomically-aligned scheduled monument is a part of the Heart of Neolithic Orkney, a group …
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Maeshowe: Prices and Opening Times Historic Environment
12 hours ago Find Maeshowe admission prices, including for Historic Scotland members and Explorer Pass holders, plus Maeshowe opening times. Admission prices and opening times for Maeshowe in Orkney. Live / Over 20 of our staffed sites have now reopened and we are delighted to welcome you back. Booking in advance is recommended to guarantee entry.
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Stewart Moar Jewellery Orkney.com
10 hours ago Traditionally produced jewellery with an extensive range of styles. Born and raised in Orkney, jeweller Stewart Moar draws much of his inspiration from the landscape and heritage of his island homeland, but he also has a flair for the contemporary with a highly distinctive signature style.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is explore Maeshowe?
This cutting edge technology, entitled Explore Maeshowe, allows audiences to virtually explore the historic site - a masterpiece of Neolithic design and construction and part of the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site - in high definition 3D.
Where is the Maeshowe chambered cairn?
Explore the fascinating story of the Maeshowe Chambered Cairn at this warm and welcoming visitor centre in the heart of Neolithic Orkney.
Where can I Park at Maeshowe?
Parking is available at Maeshowe Visitor Centre at Stenness, which has accessible bays and is level tarmac. No parking available at Visitor Centre for coaches larger than 14 seats. A shuttle bus transports visitors on a five minute journey to Maeshowe.
How old is Maeshowe tomb?
Stand in awe of one of Europe’s finest chambered tombs, built some 5,000 years ago. Incredibly, the entrance passage to Maeshowe is aligned with the setting of the midwinter sun, so that the light illuminates the tomb’s interior.