Callanish Circle

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Callanish Circle

ancient monument, Scotland, United Kingdom

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…fine megalithic stone circle at Callanish (Lewis). Equal in importance to Stonehenge, the Callanish megaliths are aligned to make a rough Celtic cross 405 feet (123 metres) north to south and 140 feet (43 metres) east to west. Several smaller stone circles in the area align with Callanish. By the…
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…fine megalithic stone circle at Callanish (Lewis). Equal in importance to Stonehenge, the Callanish megaliths are aligned to make a rough Celtic cross 405 feet (123 metres) north to south and 140 feet (43 metres) east to west. Several smaller stone circles in the area align with Callanish. By the…
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