Neolithic standing stone located on the island of Eday in Orkney, Scotland
The Stone of Setter is a Neolithic standing stone located on the island of Eday, in Orkney, Scotland. It dates to the Late Neolithic or Early Bronze Age, around the 2nd millennium BC. Outside of the Stones of Stenness, this monument is the tallest monolith in Orkney. Historic Environment Scotland established the site as a scheduled monument in 1936.
Location.
Situated 25m above sea level, in the north-central area of the island of Eday in Orkney, Scotland, the Stone of Setter overlooks Calf Sound. It is located near several burial monuments: the Vinquoy, Huntersquoy and Braeside chambered cairns. The stone is on private property, but can be seen from the road.
Description.
The Stone of Setter is an extremely tall sandstone monolith of irregular shape. It dates to the Late Neolithic or Early Bronze Age, probably around 2nd millennium BC. It measures approximately in height, in width, and the stone varies in thickness from at the base to at the center. It is deeply weathered with heavy vertical lines and stands in its original placement. 
The monolith sits on the south edge of a circular platform in diameter, and in height. Outside of the Stones of Stenness, this monument is the tallest monolith in Orkney.
Historic Environment Scotland established the site as a scheduled monument in 1936.
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