In a way, these different accounts about the number of stones in the stone circle lend support to the legend that when the stones are counted, the same total can never be reached. Although the different numbers can be explained by the fact that some stones may have fallen over time, the legend provides a more colourful explanation. The legend states that the stones, which were once dancers, would not stand still long enough, therefore making it impossible to get the same total twice.
The Legend of the Stones
This legend also relates to the origin story of the stone circle, as well as its name. According to local folklore, the stones were once a group of 17 brothers who danced on the Sabbath. As punishment for this, they were turned to stone.