What is recorded here
A named place photographed at this map point in Na h-Eileanan Siar.
Part of the Calanais (Callanish) stone circle complex on Lewis, dating to the Late Neolithic or Early Bronze Age (c. 2500–1500 BCE), likely used for ceremonial or astronomical purposes. The site is associated with local folklore, including legends of fairies and supernatural events.
Places near here
Stone circle at Calanais at duskStanding or carved stone · 199 yd
Stone circle on Cnoc Fhillibhir BheagStanding or carved stone · 218 yd
Calanais II, and derelict houseOld home or work place · 275 yd
Unloved house at CalanaisOld home or work place · 371 yd
Eilean TrosdamIslet · 1396 yd
Tursachan ChalanaisHeritage attraction · 1425 yd_War_Memorial_-_geograph.org.uk_-_7765514.jpg?width=1280)
East Loch Roag War MemorialMemorial · 1714 yd
Bratanais MòrIsland · 1.2 mi
Callanish CemeteryChurch, cross or graveyard · 1.4 mi
Forestry BridgeHeritage place · 2.4 mi
Am Port MòrBay · 2.4 mi
Stream and Beach Loch MhicLeodBeach · 3.0 miOther information
Photo: Alan Stewart · CC BY-SA 2.0