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coldrum
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|  Posted 05-08-2008 at 17:38
This might be of interest:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesign/gallery/2008/jul/31/1?picture=336120468
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brigantia
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| Posted 06-08-2008 at 10:10
Nice! I thought to myself: 'they look a bit like Brian's photos' - and turns out they are! (Brian Kerr of BRAC) Twouldst be good if he could post some of his images on here from time to time. Brian - are y' there!?
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davidmorgan
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| Posted 07-08-2008 at 07:28
What an amazing set of photographs! I especially like the one of Ketley Crag Rock Shelter.
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MikeAitch
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| Posted 07-08-2008 at 13:13
Beautiful photos, here's a similar article but with a small write up in todays Daily Mail and Mail Online http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1041340/Revealed-Britains-secret-treasure-trove-stone-age-rock-art.html
Full catalogue of the Northern region's rock carvings:
http://archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/era/
[ This message was edited by: MikeAitch on 2008-08-07 13:24 ]
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Andy B
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| Posted 07-08-2008 at 15:50
Good as far as it goes but sooo provinicial. See the comments on the blog. Kudos to George Angus:
http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/art/2008/08/rock_art_english_heritage.html
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MikeAitch
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| Posted 07-08-2008 at 16:52
nice plug andy 
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seanachai
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| Posted 12-10-2008 at 21:54
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On 2008-08-06 10:10, brigantia wrote:
Nice! I thought to myself: 'they look a bit like Brian's photos' - and turns out they are! (Brian Kerr of BRAC) Twouldst be good if he could post some of his images on here from time to time. Brian - are y' there!?
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Brigantia,
If you or any other members have an email address for Brian Kerr, (rockartwolf) please either email it to me or have Brian email me. The link to my email address is on the web page of my article "Orthostat, The Mound of the Hostages"
http://www.knowth.com/tara-orthostat.htm
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wolfnighthunter
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| Posted 19-11-2008 at 21:16
Hi Folks,
I have been a member of the portal for a couple of years now, my username was "wolfnighthunter" back then, i go under the username of "rockartwolf" now on all other forums. Many thanks for the kind words on my images, i can post some photos on the portal just to keep everyone happy. 
cheers
Brian
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brigantia
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| Posted 22-11-2008 at 00:35
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On 2008-11-19 21:16, wolfnighthunter wrote:
...Many thanks for the kind words on my images, i can post some photos on the portal just to keep everyone happy.
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Do it Brian! Your photos are bloody excellent mate!
Cheers - Paul
PS - once I've got my tiny little 'northern antiquarian' site properly up&running (after Xmas, he sez hopefully), could you send me some aswell? (he begs, mercilessly!)
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chimera
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| Posted 22-11-2008 at 07:18
The rings appear to have 7 circles around the centre. The Brahmins, Hindus and Buddhists perceive Mount Meru to be in the Pamir Range north of Himalayas, and said to be the North Pole to Pole star centre of the earth.
"The City on the Edge of Forever
by Aaron Ross
Spring 1992
In the mythology of Tibetan Buddhism, Mount Meru is a place which simultaneously represents the center of the universe and the single-pointedness of mind sought by adepts. Thousands of miles in height, Meru is located somewhere beyond the physical plane of reality, in a realm of perfection and transcendence. Symbolic representations of Mount Meru are commonly found in Tibetan mandalas, contemplative diagrams designed to aid meditators in focusing.
It is said that Meru has its roots in hell, and its summit in heaven. Meru is surrounded by seven rings of golden mountains, each separated from the other by one of seven circular oceans. It is crowned by a golden palace wherein Indra, king of Hindu gods, resides. This entire superstructure rises from an outer ocean, and is flanked by four main continents, each with two subcontinents.
The southern continent, Jambudvipa, corresponds to the physical earth. Each of the other continents represents a nearby planet upon which transmigrating souls following the yellow light-path may be reborn. However, it is said that all of these worlds are undesirable, for they are non-human worlds inhabited by sheep, cattle, or horses.***** The teachings of Buddhism clearly state that existence as a human being is the only way to achieve Buddhahood, so rebirth in any other form (including that of a deva or demigod) is a distraction from the path to enlightenment.
According to legend, somewhere in the northwest region of Jambudvipa lies a land called Shambhala. This is a magical land which is shaped like an eight-petalled lotus flower. It has been ruled by priest-kings for many thousands of years; in fact, the legend of Shambhala predates the introduction of Buddhism into Tibet. In the aboriginal Bon religion, Shambhala is known as Olmolungrung, and is based on the square instead of the circle.
Shambhala forms a gateway between the physical and spiritual realms. It is endowed with riches, and is ideally suited for the habitat of enlightened souls. They are not attached to the fruits of karma, and are but one step from Buddhahood. This is the realm to be sought for rebirth if one desires the swiftest path to nirvana. "
****In Taittiriya Samhita vii, sheep are the animal of kshatriya "warriors", horses are of vaisya " farmers" and cattle are for sudra "workers". At the top of the heap are goats for Brahmins, and the worst crime was murder of a Brahmin, as of Druids.
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| Posted 26-11-2008 at 20:01
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On 2008-11-22 00:35, brigantia wrote:
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PS - once I've got my tiny little 'northern antiquarian' site properly up&running (after Xmas, he sez hopefully), could you send me some aswell? (he begs, mercilessly!)
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you never know...let me know when you are up and running.
cheers
Brian
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