Margaret Curtis (archaeologist)

Margaret Curtis
Born	1941 (1941)
Died	26 March 2022(2022-03-26) (aged 80–81)
Occupation	Primary school teacher
Known for	"the Queen of Callanish" - an authority on the Callanish standing stones, a historian, an archaeologist and primary school teacher.
Awards	Recipient of British Archaeological Award (1978)

The Callanish Stones of the Isle of Lewis

Margaret Curtis (1941- 26 March 2022) was a teacher, archaeologist and megalith enthusiast who became known as "the Queen of Callanish" for her authority on the Callanish standing stones on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland. ^{[1] [2]}

Biography

Curtis' early years were spent studying music and archaeology in Birmingham and Felixstowe.

Curtis died aged 80 years old, at Western Isles hospital on 26 March 2022. ^[3]

Personal life

Curtis had a son and a daughter. ^[3]

References

1. Pitts, Mike (2022-04-07). "Margaret Curtis obituary". The Guardian. ISSN   0261-3077 . Retrieved 2025-11-28.
2. "Margaret Curtis obituary". www.thetimes.com. 2022-04-05. Retrieved 2025-11-28.
3. Silver, Fred (2022-03-30). "Passing of 'Queen of Callanish'". We love Stornoway. Retrieved 2025-11-28.