Notice of a Chamber recently excavated in the Stone Circle of Callernish in the Lewis

James Matheson (Author)

Cosmo Innes (Contributor)


Keywords:
Stone circle, Chambered tomb, Human remains
Location(s):
Calanais, Isle of Lewis, Western Isles, Scotland, UK
Period(s):
Uncertain

Abstract


A report on the excavation of peat moss from the standing stone circle at Calanais on the Isle of Lewis. One notable feature that was uncovered was a chambered tomb found beneath the circle, containing what were thought to be human bones.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.003.110.112

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Published
30-11-1862
How to Cite
Matheson, J., & Innes, C. (1862). Notice of a Chamber recently excavated in the Stone Circle of Callernish in the Lewis. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 3, 110–112. https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.003.110.112
Issue
Vol. 3 (1862)
Section
Articles
DOI
https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.003.110.112