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Stratford St. Mary Cursus, Suffolk

Posted on November 14, 2017 by megalithix

Cursus Monument: OS Grid Reference – TM 0486 3433 Archaeology & History This short and dead straight cursus monument was first described in John Hedges’ (1981) survey, and later mentioned in Harding & Lee’s (1987) corpus on British henges as … Continue reading →

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Posted in Cursus Monuments, England (south), Suffolk | Tagged alignments, animism, antiquarian, antiquities, archaeoastronomy, Archaeology, astroarchaeology, astronomy, Bronze Age, cursus, cursus monument, cursuses, earth mysteries, England, english heritage, neolithic, prehistoric sites, sacred sites, Stratford St. Mary, Suffolk | Leave a comment

Staniston Hill, Stainburn, North Yorkshire

Posted on January 12, 2017 by megalithix

Standing Stone (lost): OS Grid Reference – SE 2522 5010 Archaeology & History This long-lost standing stone gave its name to the small hill between the geological giants of Little Almscliffe and Almscliffe Crags, ‘Staniston Hill.’ Described as early as the 13th … Continue reading →

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Posted in Brigantia (Northern England), Standing Stones, Yorkshire, North | Tagged alignments, Almscliffe, antiquarian, antiquities, archaeoastronomy, Archaeology, astroarchaeology, astronomy, Bronze Age, earth mysteries, Elmet, english heritage, etymology, Forest of Knaresborough, megalithic, Megaliths, monoliths, neolithic, North Rigton, North Yorkshire, place-names, Stainburn, Standing Stones | 2 Comments

Machar Stones, Fintry, Stirlingshire

Posted on January 11, 2016 by megalithix

Standing Stones: OS Grid Reference – NS 65705 83932 Also Known as: Canmore ID 45311 Waterhead Stones Getting Here Of the 2 ways to reach here: one via the Crow Road, up to Waterhead Farm and then meandering through the forest—we … Continue reading →

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Posted in Scotland, Standing Stones, Stirlingshire | Tagged antiquarian, antiquities, archaeoastronomy, Archaeology, astroarchaeology, Bronze Age, burial, Campsie Fells, Carron Valley, carved stones, cup-and-rings, cup-markings, etymology, Fintry, heritage, Kilsyth Hills, megalithic, Megaliths, monoliths, neolithic, petroglyphs, place-names, prehistoric rock art, prehistoric sites, sacred sites, Scotland, Standing Stones, Stirlingshire, tomb | 2 Comments

Dumgoyach Stones, Strathblane, Stirlingshire

Posted on February 2, 2015 by megalithix

Standing Stones: OS Grid Reference – NS 53269 80727 Also Known as: Canmore ID 44605 Dungoiach Duntreath Getting Here You can either find your way to Duntreath Castle on the western edges of Strathblane and walk SW straight up the … Continue reading →

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Posted in Scotland, Standing Stones, Stirlingshire | Tagged animism, antiquarian, antiquities, archaeoastronomy, Archaeology, astroarchaeology, astronomy, Bronze Age, cairns, Carbeth, earth mysteries, heritage, Lord of the Rings, megalithic, Megaliths, neolithic, prehistoric sites, sacred sites, Scotland, Standing Stones, Stirlingshire, Strathblane, tombs | 3 Comments

Dalchirla (east), Muthill, Perthshire

Posted on March 23, 2014 by megalithix

Standing Stones: OS Grid Reference – NN 82446 15893 Also Known as: Canmore ID 25355 Getting Here Along the A822 road between Crieff and Muthill, take the small western country lane just as you’re coming out of Muthill. Nearly 2 … Continue reading →

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Posted in Perthshire, Standing Stones | Tagged antiquarian, antiquities, archaeoastronomy, Archaeology, astroarchaeology, Bronze Age, Crieff, earth mysteries, heritage, megalithic, Megaliths, monoliths, Muthill, neolithic, Perthshire, prehistoric sites, sacred sites, Scotland, Standing Stones | Leave a comment

Lundin Links, Largo, Fife

Posted on June 26, 2013 by megalithix

Standing Stones: OS Grid Reference – NO 4048 0272 Also Known as: Canmore ID 32656 Lundie Stones Standing Stanes of Lundy Getting Here Along the A915 coastal road from Leven to Largo, as you reach Lundin, look out for signs … Continue reading →

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Posted in Fife & Kinross, Scotland, Standing Stones | Tagged animism, antiquarian, antiquities, archaeoastronomy, Archaeology, astroarchaeology, Bronze Age, Cup-and-Ring Stones, earth mysteries, Fife, heritage, Largo, leys, Lundin, megalithic, Megaliths, monoliths, neolithic, Petroglyphs, petroglyphs, prehistoric sites, sacred sites, Scotland, Standing Stones | 2 Comments

Glenhead Stone Row, Doune, Perthshire

Posted on June 26, 2012 by megalithix

Standing Stones: OS Grid Reference – NN 75491 00455 Also Known as: Canmore ID 24689 Getting Here Take the B824 road that runs between Dunblane and Doune and, whichever direction you’re coming from, watch out for the large statue of … Continue reading →

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Posted in Perthshire, Scotland, Standing Stones | Tagged alignments, antiquarian, antiquities, archaeoastronomy, Archaeology, astroarchaeology, Bronze Age, cup-markings, Doune, Dunblane, earth mysteries, heritage, megalithic, Megaliths, monoliths, neolithic, Perthshire, Petroglyphs, petroglyphs, prehistoric sites, sacred sites, Scotland, Standing Stones, stone rows | 4 Comments

Croft Moraig, Kenmore, Perthshire

Posted on January 26, 2012 by megalithix

Stone Circle: OS Grid Reference – NN 79750 47262 Also Known as: Canmore ID 24891 Croftmoraig Mary’s Croft P1/19 (Thom) Getting Here Take the A827 road that runs from Kenmore (top-end of Loch Tay) to Aberfeldy, and about 2 miles … Continue reading →

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Posted in Perthshire, Scotland, Stone Circles | Tagged Aberfeldy, antiquarian, antiquities, Appin, archaeoastronomy, Archaeology, astroarchaeology, Bronze Age, carved stones, cup-and-rings, cup-markings, Dull, earth mysteries, heritage, Kenmore, megalithic, Megaliths, neolithic, Perthshire, Petroglyphs, prehistoric sites, sacred sites, Scotland, Standing Stones, Stone Circles, Tayside | 2 Comments

Newtyle, Dunkeld, Perthshire

Posted on June 10, 2011 by megalithix

Standing Stones: OS Grid Reference – NO 045 411 Also Known as: Doo’s Nest Druid’s Stones New Tyle Getting Here From Dunkeld travel southeast on the A984 road to Caputh and after about 1½ miles, set back a few yards … Continue reading →

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Posted in Perthshire, Standing Stones | Tagged alignments, animism, antiquities, archaeoastronomy, Archaeology, astroarchaeology, Bronze Age, Coupar Angus, Dunkeld, folklore, legends, megalithic, Megaliths, midsummer, monoliths, neolithic, paganism, pagans, Perthshire, Scotland, Standing Stones, Stone Circles, summer solstice | Leave a comment

Castle Dykes, Aysgarth, North Yorkshire

Posted on December 20, 2010 by megalithix

Henge Monument: OS Grid Reference – SD 9822 8728 Also Known as: Castle Dyke Getting Here Go west through Aysgarth village along the A684 road and, just as you’re coming out of the town, take the left turn on the … Continue reading →