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OUTER HEBRIDES SCOTLAND 1970s

Callanish Standing Stones, Isle of Lewis,  Outer Hebrides Scotland circa June 1974. The Callanish Stones are an arrangement of standing stones placed in a cruciform pattern with a central stone circle. They were erected in the late Neolithic era, and were a focus for ritual activity during the Bronze Age.  Villagers father and son pointing out an out lying burial cist - a small stone built coffin.
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1970S HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS SCOTLAND DAILY LIFE
Callanish Standing Stones, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides Scotland circa June 1974. The Callanish Stones are an arrangement of standing stones placed in a cruciform pattern with a central stone circle. They were erected in the late Neolithic era, and were a focus for ritual activity during the Bronze Age. Villagers father and son pointing out an out lying burial cist - a small stone built coffin.

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Date: 2 Feb 2013
Location: Callanish Outer Hebrides, Scotland
Credit: HOMER SYKES
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