Callanish IV facts for kids
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Ceann Hulavig
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Callanish IV
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 Location in Outer Hebrides
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| Location | Lewis |
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| Coordinates | 58°10′31″N 6°42′47″W / 58.17528°N 6.71305°W |
| Type | Stone circle |
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| Periods | Neolithic, Bronze Age |
The Callanish IV stone circle (also known as Scottish Gaelic: Ceann Hulavig) is one of many ancient stone structures. These megalithic (meaning "large stone") sites are found around the more famous Calanais I. Callanish IV is located on the west coast of the Isle of Lewis. This island is part of the Outer Hebrides (Western Isles) in Scotland.
Exploring Callanish IV Stone Circle
Callanish IV is an interesting ancient site. It is about two miles southeast of the main Callanish Stones. You can find it about 180 metres west of the B8011 road.
What Does Callanish IV Look Like?
This stone circle forms a clear oval shape. It measures about 13.3 metres long and 9.5 metres wide. Today, only five stones are still standing upright. However, experts believe there might have been as many as thirteen stones originally. The stones themselves are quite tall, ranging from 2 to 2.7 metres high.
The Cairn at the Center
In the middle of the stone circle, you will find a cairn. A cairn is a pile of stones, often used as a burial mound or a landmark. This one is quite old and partly fallen apart. Inside the cairn, there is a small stone slab. This slab is about 60 centimetres tall and stands on its edge.
