Pobull Fhinn, Stone circle in North Uist, United Kingdom.
Description
Pobull Fhinn is a Bronze Age stone circle with 24 stones arranged in an oval formation on an elevated platform in North Uist. The circle spans about 37 meters from east to west and about 30 meters from north to south, with stones varying in height.
History
The circle was built during the Bronze Age and sits on a constructed platform on the southern slope of Ben Langass. This deliberate placement shows that the builders chose a prominent location to make the site stand out on the landscape.
Culture
The name refers to Fionn mac Cumhaill, a key figure in Gaelic mythology whose stories are linked to many places across Scotland. Visitors walk among stones that carry the weight of old tales passed down through generations.
Practical
The site is reached via a marked footpath beginning near Langass Lodge Hotel, located southwest of Lochmaddy. Proper gear for changing weather and uneven terrain is important, as the route crosses remote open country.
Did you know?
One fallen stone in the circle measures about 2.3 meters in length, noticeably larger than the upright stones around it. This oddity suggests that even bigger blocks once stood as part of the monument.
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