Callanish stone circle structure and layout described. Central circle contains 13 stones ranging from 8 to 12 ft high Tallest central stone is almost 16 ft high Avenue runs slightly east of north along ridge top
Central circle at Callanish, Scotland has 13 stones (8-13 ft high), tallest about 15 ft. Rows extend east-west and north-south on the ridge top. Complex arrangement.
Key Facts
- Central circle contains 13 stones ranging from 8 to 12 ft high
- Tallest central stone is almost 16 ft high
- Avenue runs slightly east of north along ridge top
- West row has 4 stones, due east-west but not true east-west
- East row originally had 4 stones, now has 5 after discovery of stone 33A
- South row is due north-south
- Double row runs slightly east of north
Related site: Callinish Standing Stones [Island of Lewis] - Callanish II — view location, images, and history on the Ancient Nerds map.
Source: Callanish, the Moon & the Sleeping Beauty | Gerald Ponting | Megalithomania 2007 | AUDIO by MegalithomaniaUK