 Atkinson estimated that if the Q and R Holes originally formed a complete circle that 38 pairs would have been present, although recent computer-modeling shows that there is actually room for 40.The Q and R Holes not only represent the foundation cuts for the first central stone construction, but they also were to include several additional stone settings on the northeast.This modified group face the midsummer sunrise with a possible reciprocal stone aligned on the midwinter sunset.