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Heygate Stone, Baildon, West Yorkshire

Posted on June 10, 2019 by megalithix

Cup-and-Ring Stone: OS Grid Reference – SE 15942 40187 Archaeology & History This excellent cup-and-ring marked petroglyph was found fortuitously in September 2001 by the land-owner at Near Hey Gate field to the northeast of Baildon village. He was clearing … Continue reading →

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Posted in Brigantia (Northern England), Cup-and-Ring Stones, Yorkshire, West | Tagged animism, antiquarian, antiquities, Archaeology, Baildon, Baildon Moor, Bronze Age, cup-and-rings, cup-markings, earth mysteries, England, english heritage, neolithic, Petroglyphs, prehistoric rock art, Saltaire, Shipley Glen, water, West Yorkshire | 1 Comment

Kalemouth Carving, Eckford, Roxburghshire

Posted on May 19, 2019 by megalithix

Cup-and-Ring Stone: OS Grid Reference – NT 714 275 Archaeology & History Now housed in the National Museum of Antiquities in Edinburgh, this little-known petroglyph was rediscovered in 1957 by a Mr G.F. Ritchie, not far from the once-large Kalemouth … Continue reading →

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Posted in Cup-and-Ring Stones, Roxburghshire, Scotland | Tagged ancient monuments, animism, antiquarian, antiquities, Archaeology, Borders, Bronze Age, cairns, carved stones, Crailing, cup-and-rings, cup-markings, death, earth mysteries, Eckford, heritage, neolithic, Petroglyphs, prehistoric rock art, prehistoric sites, Roxburgh, Roxburghshire, sacred sites, Scotland, symbolism, tombs | Leave a comment

Castleton (2), Cowie, Stirling, Stirlingshire

Posted on April 21, 2019 by megalithix

Cup-and-Ring Stone: OS Grid Reference – NS 85494 88272 Also Known as: Castleton 9 (van Hoek) Getting Here If you’re travelling from Stirling or Bannockburn, take the B9124 east to Cowie (and past it) for 3¾ miles (6km), turning left at … Continue reading →

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Posted in Cup-and-Ring Stones, Scotland, Stirlingshire | Tagged Airth, animism, antiquarian, antiquities, Archaeology, Bronze Age, carved stones, Cowie, Crosses, cup-and-rings, cup-markings, eyes, Firth of Forth, heritage, neolithic, Petroglyphs, prehistoric rock art, prehistoric sites, sacred sites, Scotland, Stirling, Stirlingshire, symbolism | Leave a comment

Mineral Well, Glen Lyon, Perthshire

Posted on April 12, 2019 by megalithix

Healing Well: OS Grid Reference – NN 72110 47768 Also Known as: Iron Well Getting Here From Fortingall village, head west and turn down into the incredible beauty that is Glen Lyon. As you enter the trees, a half-mile along … Continue reading →

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Posted in Holy Wells, Perthshire, Scotland | Tagged animism, antiquarian, antiquities, Archaeology, Breadalbane, chalybeate wells, chalybeates, folklore, Fortingall, Glen Lyon, healing springs, Holy Wells, legends, mineral wells, Perthshire, sacred sites, Scotland, Scottish heritage, Scottish mountains, traditions, water | 2 Comments

Clochoderick Stone, Kilbarchan, Renfrewshire

Posted on January 29, 2019 by megalithix

Rocking Stone: OS Grid Reference – NS 37363 61280 Also Known as: Canmore ID 42329 Archaeology & History On the outer southern edge of Kilbarchan parish—right near the ancient boundary line itself—this giant stone of the druids is seems to be well-known … Continue reading →

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Posted in Renfrewshire, Sacred Nature, Scotland | Tagged animism, antiquarian, antiquities, Archaeology, boundaries, druids, folklore, geology, geophysics, heritage, Howwood, Kilbarchan, lava, legendary rocks, legends, Lochwinnoch, myths, prophecy, Renfrewshire, ritual magick, rocking stones, sacred sites, Scotland, traditions | 1 Comment

Samson’s Stone, Waltonhill Farm, Craigrothie, Fife

Posted on September 7, 2018 by noynafox

Legendary Stone: OS Grid Reference – NO 36312 09667 Getting Here Travelling South along the A916 just past Craigrothie, turn right down to Chance Inn, and turn left at the T junction. and follow the road on to just past … Continue reading →

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Posted in Fife & Kinross, Miscellaneous, Scotland | Tagged animism, antiquarian, antiquities, Archaeology, Craigrothie, devil, Fife, Giant Legend, giants, legendary stones, megalithic, Megaliths, monoliths, sacred sites, Samson, Samson's Stones, Scotland, Waltonhill, Waltonhill Farm | 1 Comment

De’il’s Stane, Waltonhill, Craigrothie, Fife

Posted on September 7, 2018 by noynafox

Legendary Stone: OS Grid Reference – NO 36304 09352 Also Known as: Devil’s Stone Getting Here Travelling South along the A916 just past Craigrothie, turn right down to Chance Inn, and turn left at the T junction. and follow the … Continue reading →

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Posted in Fife & Kinross, Miscellaneous, Scotland | Tagged animism, antiquarian, antiquities, Archaeology, Craigrothie, Cupar, De'il's Stane, devil, Devil's Stone, Fife, folklore, Giant Legend, giants, heritage, Legendary Stone, Lomond Hills, sacred sites, satan, Scotland, traditions, Waltonhill | Leave a comment

Pitcur Souterrain (3) – Carving 2, Kettins, Perthshire

Posted on June 28, 2018 by megalithix

Cup-and-Ring Stone: OS Grid Reference – NO 25289 37380 – NEW FIND Getting Here Follow the same directions as if you’re visiting the Pitcur (3) souterrain. Once here, you’re standing at the southernmost uncovered section of the monument, where one uncovered … Continue reading →

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Posted in Cup-and-Ring Stones, Perthshire, Scotland | Tagged aboriginal carvings, ancient sites, animism, antiquarian, antiquities, Archaeology, Bronze Age, carved stones, Coupar Angus, cup-and-rings, cup-markings, historic Scotland, Iron Age, Kettins, neolithic, Newtyle, Perthshire, Petroglyphs, prehistoric rock art, prehistoric sites, sacred sites, Scotland, souterrains, symbolism | 1 Comment

Blakey Topping, Allerston, North Yorkshire

Posted on June 16, 2018 by megalithix

Sacred Hill: OS Grid Reference – SE 8731 9377 Getting Here From Pickering, take the A169 towards Whitby. When you get to the Car Park at the ‘Hole-of-Horcum’ – (you can’t miss it), park the car and walk North along the … Continue reading →

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Posted in Brigantia (Northern England), Sacred Nature, Yorkshire, North | Tagged aborigines, airts, Allerston, animism, antiquarian, antiquities, Archaeology, cailleach, creation myths, devils, England, english heritage, folklore, geology, giants, Heathenism, hills, holy hills, legends, North Yorkshire, omphalos, sacred mountains, superstitions | 1 Comment

St. Patrick’s Well, Dunruchan, Muthill, Perthshire

Posted on April 13, 2018 by megalithix

Holy Well: OS Grid Reference – NN 77905 17365 Getting Here Take the B827 road between Comrie and Braco. If you’re coming via Comrie, going uphill for 3.1 miles (5.1km); but if from Braco Roman Camp go along and eventually downhill … Continue reading →