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Cnoc Ceann a' Gharraidh


Cnoc Ceann a’ Gharraidh stands on low ground between Cnoc Fillibhir Bheag and Loch Ceann Hulabhig.

Cnoc Ceann a' Gharraidh

It consists of 5 erect stones and two prostrate, measuring between 2.00m and 3.25m in height, standing on a circle of approximately diameter 20.00m. One of the stones is a fantastic triangular shape. At the centre of the circle are the remains of a cairn.

Cnoc Ceann a' Gharraidh

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Alternative names for Cnoc Ceann a' Gharraidh

Calanais; Callanish II; Ceann A'Gharaodh; Cnoc Ceann; Knock Caenn a Gharie; Loch Roag

Where is Cnoc Ceann a' Gharraidh?

Cnoc Ceann a' Gharraidh is in the parish of Uig and the county of Ross and Cromarty.

Grid reference: NB 2221 3261

Lat / long: 58.19477778, -6.728310049

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OS Map for Cnoc Ceann a' Gharraidh

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West Lewis / Taobh Siar Leòdhais (Callanish & Great Bernera / Calanais agus Beàrnaraigh)
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Central Lewis & Stornoway / Meadhan Leòdhais agus Steornabhagh (Eye Peninsula & Callanish / An Rubha agus Calanais)
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Weather at Cnoc Ceann a' Gharraidh

8°C
max 8°C / min 7°C
15km/h NNW
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Weather observed at Stornoway at 20:11

References (books)

The Stone Circles of the British Isles
Aubrey Burl
London, 1976

References (websites)

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Ancient sites near Cnoc Ceann a' Gharraidh

Cnoc Fillibhir Bheag stone circle

0.3km away

Callanish stone circle and chambered cairn

1.0km away

Na Dromannan stone circle

1.2km away

Breasclete Park stone circle

1.7km away

Olcote chambered cairn

2.2km away

Cnoc Gearraidh Nighean Choinnich stone circle

2.2km away

Ceann Hulavig stone circle

2.3km away

Cnoc Gearraidh Nighean Choinnich outliers stone circle

2.3km away

Stonefield standing stone

2.4km away
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Pictish stones near Cnoc Ceann a' Gharraidh

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Cafés, restaurants & bars near Cnoc Ceann a' Gharraidh

Hotel Hebrides
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Published on the 14th of May 2010 at 4:19 pm. Updated on the 19th of April 2020 at 3:01 pm.

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