Discovery of lost stone 33A through archival research. Palmer's 1857 plan showed a stone beyond the site fence not currently visible Researchers used metal probe taking 2 days to prove stone existed BBC Chronicle awarded initiative prize with £100 and two trips to London
Archival research revealed stone 33A shown in 1857 plans but buried underground. Metal probe proved its existence. Re-erected in 1983, it's now the 5th stone in the east row.
Key Facts
- Palmer's 1857 plan showed a stone beyond the site fence not currently visible
- Researchers used metal probe taking 2 days to prove stone existed
- BBC Chronicle awarded initiative prize with £100 and two trips to London
- Stone 33A was excavated during 1981 Patrick Ashmore excavation
- Stone was re-erected in its socket hole in 1983 after land swap
- East row increased from 4 to 5 stones
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