Caranish

Ordnance Survey map reference: NF 832603.

Landranger map number: 22.

Latitude: 57.31 degrees.

Longitude: 7.17 degrees.

Architecture: Plain ring..

Length of the major axis: 41.5 metres.

Length of the minor axis: 39 metres.

Height of the highest stone: 1 metres.

Shape: Oval ?.

Number of stones in the circle originally: .

Number of stones in the circle now: 6.

Impression of the site (10 amazing, 1 limp): 2

Burl rating of the circle: 3 (Ruined but recognisable ).

Thom reference for the circle: -.

Astronomical alignments from this circle: -.

Excavations undertaken at this circle: .

Details of any finds at this circle:

This circle is not in state care.

Access to the circle:

The main road runs straight through this circle, it is unfenced and so access is not a problem.

Even though the circle is situated right next to the road it is not an obvious site. It is so ruinous that it could be easily missed by anyone not looking for it.It is situated on a small hillock and there are views in all directions, the distant mountains of Rueaval and Eaval can clearly be seen.Only six stones are immediately visible, the tallest being about 1m high, it has a few other large stones around it. The other stones are badly leaning and half covered in the encroaching peat. The site is in poor condition and it's only redeeming factor is that it can be seen from the confines and comfort of a car.

The largest remaining stone.

The site at Caranish is quite ruinous and easily missed.