Secondary Stone circles on Lewis, Scotland
Callanish II The Isle of Lewis is well endowed with prehistoric stone circles. Via a separate blog post I have covered the principal site known as ‘ Callanish I’ so this evening I am covering two smaller circles in the vicinity of Callanish I which are known as ‘Callanish II’ and ‘Callanish III’. In Gaelic, Callanish II is known as Cnoc Ceann a’Gharaidh . Principle features of this ring are: Located 100 yards from water (Loch Roag) and placed on a ridge. Probably originated as a timber circle some 32 feet in diameter. The timber circle was replaced by a circle of tall stones in an ellipse 71ft N-S by 62 ft. with highest stone at N.E. Later a cairn measuring 28ft across was added just east of the centre of the ring. Callanish II In Gaelic, Callanish III translates as Cnoc Fillibhir . Key aspects are: Located on a ridge and thus conspicuous on the landscape. Consists of concentric ellipses with the outer one about ...