
What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Lewis, Callanish as Avenue (neolithic), Chambered Cairn (neolithic), Stone Circle (neolithic) - (bronze Age), Stone Row(s) (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.
Neolithic stone circle and chambered cairn, with later Bronze Age additions. Significance lies in its complex ritual landscape and as one of the most important prehistoric sites in the Outer Hebrides.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Uncovered Tomb, CallanishAncient tomb or cairn · 8 yd
Callanish stone circleStanding or carved stone · 13 yd
Well weatheredHeritage place · 25 yd
Ruined house at CallanishOld home or work place · 145 yd
Bratanais MòrIsland · 720 yd
Eilean TrosdamIslet · 1027 yd
East Loch Roag War MemorialMemorial · 1165 yd
Callanish CemeteryChurch, cross or graveyard · 1421 yd
Am Port MòrBay · 1.6 mi
Port a' ChaoilHeadland · 2.9 mi
Forestry BridgeHeritage place · 3.2 miOther information
Photo: Steve Houldsworth · CC BY-SA 2.0