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Lewis
Eilean Leodhais
Stornoway (Steornabhagh) is the main town on the
island and can be reached by ferry from
Ullapool - a crossing of about 2 hours
40 minutes. From Stornoway the A857 heads north west then north east towards the
tip of the island, Butt of Lewis (Rubha Robhanais). At the point
the the A857 heads north east, the A858 circles round the island and returns to
Stornoway. From there the A859 heads south west towards
Harris.
At Calanais are a group of standing stones, in cruciform
shape, which is 80m (270 ft) long. A circle of thirteen stones stand in the
centre, with the central monolith 4m (13 ft) tall. The stones date to c.3000 BC,
but it is believed they were used up till about 800 BC. There is also evidence
that the site was ploughed before the stones were erected.
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