Callanish VIII

Outer Hebrides, United Kingdom

The Callanish VIII stone setting is one of many megalithic structures around the better-known (and larger) Callanish Stones (I) on the west coast of the isle of Lewis. This is a very unusual (and possibly unique) setting, with a semicircle of four large stones on the edge of a cliff on the south of the island of Great Bernera and looking across a narrow strait to Lewis. There is no evidence that the cliff has collapsed here and destroyed half of a complete circle - it would appear that a semicircle was the original intention. The tallest stone is nearly three metres high and the cliff-edge axis of the circle gives a diameter of about 20 metres.

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Address

B8059, Outer Hebrides, United Kingdom

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Details

Founded: 3000-2500 BC
Category: Prehistoric and archaeological sites in United Kingdom

More Information

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Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

TJ Whiting (19 months ago)
Cool spot!

Alex Taylor (21 months ago)
Excellent place to have a smash on the jaw harp with friends

Kelly Doser (22 months ago)
With the weather we had, it's hard to beat the monumental beauty of the sight. A small walk up a little goat path brought us right up to the stones, with a phenomenal view of the straight and surroundings. It can be a little muddy, and packed full of sheep droppings, so sturdy shoes are recommended.

Dan Joseph (4 years ago)
These ancient megalithic stones were erected here in antiquity to facilitate the 420 gatherings. They are still used for this purpose today.

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