Callanish I

Submitted by TheCaptain on Thursday, 12 June 2025   (19319 reads)

Callanish I

Neolithic and Bronze AgeThe main Calanais site forms a sort of Celtic Cross shape. Check the nearby sites list and map from our page for more details on each of the surrounding standing stone sites.
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The incredible Dance Of The Moon captured by astrophotographer Josh Dury. Rising from its most southerly position from the legs of the distant hillscape known as The Sleeping Beauty through the stones of the circle. There are a few more chances to witness the major lunar standstill at an ancient site near you before it is gone for another 18.6 years. Next is the northern extreme on June 25th, then the southern again on July 8th. I must also mention that the unique views in the landscape of Lewis are under threat from large windfarm developments, more on this soon
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Schälchenstein und Mahlsteinsammlung im Tierpark Wolgast

Submitted by Boeddel on Thursday, 12 June 2025   (30 reads)

Schälchenstein und Mahlsteinsammlung im Tierpark Wolgast

Rock ArtA collection of grinding stones and a cup-marked stone in the Tierpark Wolgast (Zoo) in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.
The collection was assembled over many years by Peter Wussow and was originally exhibited at another location in Wolgast. For a few years now, the stones have been on display at the Zoo in Wolgast, where they are arranged in groups or individually.

The cup-marked stone with many round and elongated cup marks is a fragment of an originally larger stone. The holes drilled by the stonecutters can still be seen on the edge of the stone.
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Maen Llia

Submitted by Johnny on Thursday, 12 June 2025   (36089 reads)

Maen Llia

Neolithic and Bronze AgeMaen Llia Standing Stone is an elegant and imposing standing stone which is impressively situated in a remote position at the top of the Llia valley, along which it points directly north to south. It is a massive slab of a stone 3.8 metres in height, 2.8 metres across but only 0.9 metres thick and dominates the scenery in the austere moorland of Fforest Fawr.
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June 11th 2025 - the moon rise at the major southern lunar standstill aligns with Maen Llia and the stone row that leads from it, despite a strip of cloud which tried its best to hide the moon. Photo and original research by our contributor Cerrig
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Cairnholy 13

Submitted by markj99 on Thursday, 12 June 2025   (12 reads)

Cairnholy 13

Rock ArtCairnholy 13 Carved Panel is located c. 12 feet SE of Cairnholy 4 Carved Panel on a rocky knoll c. 0.5 miles NNW of Cairnholy Farm in Dumfries and Galloway.
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Symonds Yat Fort

Submitted by The Captain on Wednesday, 11 June 2025   (18756 reads)

Symonds Yat Fort

Iron Age and Later PrehistoryIron age hillfort on the headland of Symonds Yat Rock, high above a complete U Bend in the river Wye. This promontory hillfort has remains of four rows of ditch and bank ramparts, the largest remaining being the bank on the inside.
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By the car park machines, there is now a nice display of the hillfort including a bronze model representation, looking like a large slice of cake
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Silbury Hill

Submitted by Andy B on Wednesday, 11 June 2025   (73738 reads)

Silbury Hill

Multi-periodThe largest prehistoric human-made mound in Europe, Silbury Hill is 39m (128ft) high, covers an area of 2.2 ha (5.5 acres) and is estimated to have taken 18 million working hours to construct.
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A detailed article, linked below on how the hole in the top of Silbury Hill was discovered 25 years ago, later repaired at great expense. Don't climb the hill
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Warham Camp

Submitted by Antonine on Tuesday, 10 June 2025   (68154 reads)

Warham Camp

Iron Age and Later PrehistoryThe camp is a circular earthwork with double banks. Probably built by the Iceni in the second century BC and occupied until the tribe was wiped out by the Romans after Boudicca's uprising. Unfortunately, the western end which contained the original entrance was destroyed when the river course was re-routed. The other entrances are all supposedly modern. Still, it's a fine, impressive place with high banks and a deep ditches.
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The 2023 excavations at Warham Camp included wellbeing and art, including sessions by our new contributor Tony Quickenden, who has kindly uploaded some examples of his own artwork created on site. More in the free ebook: Archaeology for Wellbeing at Warham Camp, details in the comments section
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Ancient stone in Vor Frue church, Svendborg

Submitted by Houdorf on Tuesday, 10 June 2025   (570 reads)

Ancient stone in Vor Frue church, Svendborg

Neolithic and Bronze AgeA Bronze Age stone with cup-shaped pitting is located in the west facade of the tower of this Danish church, During the 1884 restoration, the stone could not be removed due to concerns for the tower's stability. When the facade was moved forward, the stone was almost hidden, so a hole was created to keep it visible. Initially, the stone was believed lost, prompting a search that yielded no results. Later, a showcase was placed over the hole, leading to the stone's existence being forgotten until its rediscovery in 2004, making it visible once more.
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St Gwyndaf Stones

Submitted by vicky on Monday, 09 June 2025   (12971 reads)

St Gwyndaf Stones

Early Medieval (Dark Age)Seven ancient carved stones lie in and around the 8th century church of Llanwnda, which is overlooked by the Garn Wnda burial chamber. Five 7th-9th century inscribed stones can be found in the outer walls of the church, with a sixth decorated cross base lying in the undergrowth to the north-west. The most striking stone is decorated with a face.
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