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<< Our Photo Pages >> Llanfechell 2 - Standing Stone (Menhir) in Wales in Anglesey

Submitted by TimPrevett on Saturday, 02 April 2011  Page Views: 12901

Neolithic and Bronze AgeSite Name: Llanfechell 2
Country: Wales
NOTE: This site is 1.557 km away from the location you searched for.
County: Anglesey Type: Standing Stone (Menhir)

Map Ref: SH3699291640  Landranger Map Number: 114
Latitude: 53.396351N  Longitude: 4.453071W
Condition:
5Perfect
4Almost Perfect
3Reasonable but with some damage
2Ruined but still recognisable as an ancient site
1Pretty much destroyed, possibly visible as crop marks
0No data.
-1Completely destroyed
 4 Ambience:
5Superb
4Good
3Ordinary
2Not Good
1Awful
0No data.
 3 Access:
5Can be driven to, probably with disabled access
4Short walk on a footpath
3Requiring a bit more of a walk
2A long walk
1In the middle of nowhere, a nightmare to find
0No data.
 4 Accuracy:
5co-ordinates taken by GPS or official recorded co-ordinates
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2co-ordinates of the nearest village
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Llanfechell 2
Llanfechell 2 submitted by guile : After the stone fell over, an excavation revealed 20 packing stones in the pit. The largest of the stones had been decorated with a pecked cup and ring mark and another cup mark. These are very rare in Anglesey and this direct indisputable association with a standing stone is extremely exciting. The fact the art was buried and hidden away when the stone was raised is most intriguing. ... (Vote or comment on this photo)
The stone is clearly visible in the centre of the field, not too far from a pylon. The stone: about 7ft tall, up to 2ft deep and about 4 ft wide. Not as much lichen as other stones, but characteristically decorated by the local bird population.

We walked to this site from site 1; turning right on to main road, and then left on to a curving residential road. Access was over a stile (on the verge of falling to bits when we were there).

Note: Excavation prior to re-erection discovers unique rock art on large packing stone under standing stone, photos just in from Guile
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Llanfechell 2
Llanfechell 2 submitted by guile : This stone fell over in November 2009 and was re-erected on 6th September 2010. A new pit was dug and the stone dropped back by crane exactly in its former position, supported by rammed hardcore strengthened by a lime mixture. (Vote or comment on this photo)

Llanfechell 2
Llanfechell 2 submitted by guile : This standing stone was leaning to the east and finally fell over in November 2009. Although 2.7m high, only 0.7m was underground. There were 20 packing stones, the largest of which has cup and ring marks. At the base of the pit a small stone lined pit was found which had dark organic material containing heather charcoal, this seems to be an original foundation deposit. The stone w... (Vote or comment on this photo)

Llanfechell 2
Llanfechell 2 submitted by raythemapman : Leaning to the west. 07-07-09. (Vote or comment on this photo)

Llanfechell 2
Llanfechell 2 submitted by guile : 23rd. May 2010 This stone is no longer upright. It is lying in the field on wooden skids. The packing stones lie in a pile all neatly numbered. :-( (2 comments - Vote or comment on this photo)

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Llanfechell 2 submitted by paulcall : Another view, showing the lean of the stone. A buzzard was using it as a perch as I approached.

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Llanfechell 2 submitted by Penbron : Llanfechell 2. A short walk from the church.

Llanfechell 2
Llanfechell 2 submitted by guile : Decorated stone found at the base of Llanfechell 2 standing stone, showing how without oblique lighting the art almost vanishes. Congratulations to the sharp eyed archaeologists for leaving no stone unturned during their investigations. ;-)

Llanfechell 2
Llanfechell 2 submitted by raythemapman : This is the first view you get of the stone from stile that is located in a houseing estate. The stone has a narrow and wide side, quartz fragments can be seen on the wide sides. 07-09-09.

Llanfechell 2
Llanfechell 2 submitted by raythemapman : Leaning to the east. 07-09-09.

Llanfechell 2
Llanfechell 2 submitted by raythemapman : The north face whitch has streaks of quartz on it. 07-09-09.

Llanfechell 2
Llanfechell 2 submitted by raythemapman : The south face of the stone. 07-09-09.

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Llanfechell 2 submitted by raythemapman : Taken from Grid Ref SH364913 on a minor road South of the Stones. (1 comment)

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Llanfechell 2 submitted by raythemapman : The stones on the horizon. Taken on a clear October day from the northern End of Llanfechell Village. (1 comment)

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Llanfechell 2 submitted by TimPrevett : The stone and the pylons... (2 comments)

Llanfechell 2
Llanfechell 2 submitted by TimPrevett : The far side of the stone - fascinating streaks of quartz and geological features.

Llanfechell 2
Llanfechell 2 submitted by TimPrevett : Approaching the stone across the field... the sheep, as ever, worry... (1 comment)

Llanfechell 2
Llanfechell 2 submitted by TimPrevett : We walked to this site from site 1; turning right on to main road, and then left on to a curving residential road. Access was over a stile (on the verge of falling to bits when we were there). The stone is clearly visible in the centre of the field, not too far from a pylon. The stone: about 7ft tall, up to 2ft deep and about 4 ft wide. Not as much lichen as other stones, but characteristically d...

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Re: Llanfechell 2 by tiompan on Sunday, 03 April 2011
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If the dates are secure then a TPQ of 700-400 BC is typical for re-use e.g. in souterrains , hillforts etc .
Have to say that judging by the pic , and accepting that is not always ideal , the single cup mark looks dissimilar to the cup in the ring and not too convincing .
George
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Re: Llanfechell 2 by Anonymous on Sunday, 03 April 2011
Is it not possible that the decorated packing stone may have been a recycled fragment of an earlier monument? These people were practical by nature and would not have wasted good material.
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Re: Llanfechell 2 by guile on Sunday, 03 April 2011
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George Smith of the Gwynedd Archaeological Trust has blogged a full report on the Llanfechell stone and these exciting finds.

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Re: Llanfechell 2 by guile on Friday, 01 April 2011
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After the stone fell over, the Gwynedd Archealogical Trust took this rare opportunity to investigate the base of a standing stone.

The excavation revealed 20 packing stones in the pit.

The largest of the stones had been decorated with a pecked cup and ring mark and another cup mark. These are very rare in Anglesey and this direct indisputable association with a standing stone is extremely exciting.

The fact the art was buried and hidden away when the stone was raised is most intriguing.

At the bottom of the hole, directly beneath where the stone had been standing, a small stone lined pit was found.

It contained a dark organic material including some heather charcoal. This must have been some sort of offering or dedication, a practice that is still carried out today in foundations.

The pit and its contents are original foundation deposits, as are the packing stones.

No human remains were found beneath the stone.

My congratulations to the Gwynedd Archaeological Trust on a job well done!

The decorated stone I'm glad to say is to be kept in the very safe hands of Oriel Môn in Llangefni, undoubtedly the best place for such a rare and significant Anglesey artefact.
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    Re: Llanfechell 2 by Runemage on Friday, 01 April 2011
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    Thanks for that Guile, absolutely fascinating.
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      Re: Llanfechell 2 by tiompan on Friday, 01 April 2011
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      Thanks guile , what a find . There are some open air marked rocks in the area but this is a bit special .Any pics or drawings ?

      George
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        Re: Llanfechell 2 by guile on Saturday, 02 April 2011
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        Hello George, it is my delight and pleasure to share news of this wonderful discovery, I have submitted a photograph of the art lit obliquely, and one unsympathetic shot taken with flash to illustrate how inconspicuous such artwork can be in direct light.
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