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Castle Campbell, Dollar, Clackmannanshire

Posted on October 17, 2012 by megalithix

Cup-Marked Stone: OS Grid Reference – NS 9613 9928 — NEW FIND Getting Here From Dollar, take the steep road up to Castle Campbell (ask a local if you get lost). When you’ve got into the building and paid your … Continue reading →

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Posted in Clackmannanshire, Cup-and-Ring Stones, Scotland | Tagged antiquarian, antiquities, Archaeology, Bronze Age, castles, Clackmannanshire, cup-and-rings, cup-markings, Dollar, earth mysteries, heritage, Hillfoots, neolithic, Ochils, Petroglyphs, petroglyphs, prehistoric sites, sacred sites, Scotland | 1 Comment

Duncroisk, Glen Lochay, Perthshire

Posted on August 24, 2012 by megalithix

Dun (lost): OS Grid Reference – NN 539 386 (approximation) Also Known as: Dun croisgh Lairig Breisleich Laraig Bhreislich Archaeology & History Although this site doesn’t appear in the modern records, the remote situation of the place suggests that some remains … Continue reading →

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Posted in Duns, Perthshire, Scotland | Tagged antiquarian, antiquities, Archaeology, Breadalbane, castles, dun, duns, earth mysteries, fortifications, forts, Glen Lochay, Glen Lyon, Iron Age, legends, Perthshire, sacred sites, Scotland | Leave a comment

Caisteal Mhic Neill, Cashlie, Glen Lyon, Perthshire

Posted on August 16, 2012 by megalithix

Dun: OS Grid Reference – NN 49036 41779 Getting Here Truly remote, but easy to find once you’re nearing the western end of Glen Lyon. Going upstream, past Cashlie Dam, watch out for the well-preserved stone kiln on the left-hand … Continue reading →

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Posted in Brochs, Duns, Perthshire, Scotland | Tagged antiquarian, antiquities, Archaeology, Breadalbane, brochs, Cashlie, castles, earth mysteries, folklore, forts, Glen Lyon, Iron Age, legends, Perthshire, prehistoric sites, ring forts, sacred sites, Scotland, traditions | 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 →

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Posted in Brigantia (Northern England), Henges, Yorkshire, North | Tagged antiquarian, antiquities, Archaeology, astroarchaeology, Aysgarth, Bishopdale, Bronze Age, castles, earth mysteries, Earthworks, England, english heritage, henge monuments, Henges, heritage, Megaliths, moots, neolithic, Newbiggin, North Yorkshire, prehistoric sites, ritual sites, sacred sites, Thoralby, Thornton Rust, Wensleydale | 1 Comment

Castle Hill, Upper Cumberworth, West Yorkshire

Posted on April 1, 2009 by megalithix

Settlement: OS Grid Reference – SE 2042 0697 Getting Here Taking the A629 road between Shepley and Ingbirchworth, as you hit the staggered crossroads at High Flatts, take the west turn up the slightly sloping straight road of Windmill Lane. … Continue reading →