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Skellister

Standing Stone / Menhir

<b>Skellister</b>Posted by raraku7Image © raraku7
Also known as:
  • Auld Wife

Nearest Town:Lerwick (14km SSE)
OS Ref (GB):   HU463552 / Sheet: 3
Latitude:60° 16' 43.33" N
Longitude:   1° 9' 45.97" W

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<b>Skellister</b>Posted by raraku7

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Only seen from roadside as on way to ferry and there are no ready parking spots on the single track road, but this stone is one of the most impressive I've seen. It really does look like the figure of a woman. Posted by Ubik
18th June 2007ce

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This 3 metre grey stone laced with white quartz overlooks the sea. Some people think it has the sillouette of an (admittedly very tall) stooped woman, hence its other name 'Auld Wife'. Rhiannon Posted by Rhiannon
8th January 2003ce