Margaret Curtis (archaeologist)
Margaret Curtis | |
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| Born | 1941 |
| Died | 26 March 2022 (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. |
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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
- ^ Pitts, Mike (2022-04-07). "Margaret Curtis obituary". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2025-11-28.
- ^ "Margaret Curtis obituary". www.thetimes.com. 2022-04-05. Retrieved 2025-11-28.
- ^ a b Silver, Fred (2022-03-30). "Passing of 'Queen of Callanish'". We love Stornoway. Retrieved 2025-11-28.