What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Calanais as Stone Row (neolithic) - (bronze Age). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Calanais is a Neolithic stone row, likely dating to between 3000 and 2000 BCE, and may have been used for ceremonial or astronomical purposes. It is part of a broader network of prehistoric sites on the Isle of Lewis, reflecting the spiritual and social practices of early farming communities in the region.
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Places near here
Bratanais MòrIsland · 213 yd
Remains of a Black House, CallanishOld home or work place · 369 yd
Remains of a Black House and Garden EnclosureOld home or work place · 383 yd
CalanaisDyke (post Medieval) · 451 yd
Dry stone wall, CallanishStanding or carved stone · 636 yd
Callanish CemeteryChurch, cross or graveyard · 1476 yd
East Loch Roag War MemorialMemorial · 1570 yd
Am Port MòrBay · 1.3 mi
Port a' ChaoilHeadland · 2.7 mi
Small beach at Rubha SheothailBeach · 2.9 mi