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The stone ring is a wonderfully peaceful and clean place now.
I visited to see if the very dry summer has revealed any parch marks, as i wondered if there was a stone missing in the large southerly gap. However, no mark so i’m pretty sure the gap is real.
Interestingly, the dry ground seems to have revealed a double bank and ditch, with the stones on a bank. Also there is a banked ditch leading from the northerly side about 30m.
If anyone can get to do a drone or kite picture that would be great.
Very worrying is the number of small fires still being lit near the stones, and cigarette butts. The fire risk on the moor is exceptionally high this year, and the rangers are very worried for the moor environment and ecology.
If you care for the moor and the ancient monuments on it--
Please take a tin for cigarette butts. And take it home with you.
Do not under any circumstance light a fire.
Look out for any glass or shiny object that could ignite a fire.
There is also continuing erosion around the stones, so please avoid these patches.
Please look after the ‘ladies’ Thankyou
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