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The Australian Standing Stones |
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| Country: Australia • Region: New England (NSW) |  |
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The Australian Standing Stones in Glen Innes in the New England Tablelands of New South Wales are unique - one of the first to be built in the world for more than 3500 years.Glen Innes, settled largely by Scots in 1838, was chosen for the site of the stones by the celtic Council of Australia as an official national monument to honour all Celtic peoples who helped to pioneer Australia. The Standing Stones draw visitors from across Australia and overseas, and are the centre of the annual Australian Celtic Festival held in the first weekend in May. Building of the megalithic array in Centennial Park on the edge of Glen Innes - each granite stone averages 17 tonnes - resulted from a remarkable voluntary effort by a group of public-spirited citizens. The inspiration came from the Stones of Callanish on the Isle of Lewis off Scotland's west coast. Stone circles were built by the ancient Celts as calenders and later developed religious significance.
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| Contact Details | Centennial Park Glen Innes New England Phone: 61 2 6732 2397 Fax: 61 2 6732 6090 Email: gitourne@northnet.com.au Website: Click here |
