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Adam Stanford


Real Name: Adam Stanford
Web Site: http://www.adam-stanford.co.uk/
Favourite Ancient Site: Rano Raraku
Your Location: Bredon Hill
Your Occupation: Archaeologist/Surveyor
Your Interests: Aerial and other Photography, Neolithic, Rock Art, landscapes, the sky

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An archaeologist, specialising in Geospatial Surveying via Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS or Drones). I established Aerial-Cam Ltd in 2006, led the way in developing geospatial survey methods within archaeology via photogrammetry, multispectral and thermal mapping. Stonehenge Riverside Project, the Stones of Stonehenge Project and the Rapa Nui Landscapes of Construction Project. A Member of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists, a Life Member of the Council for British Archaeology and a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries. Please note I am now operating as AS Geospatial Surveys Ltd (ASGS)
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2005 Summer Photo Competition

Pentre Ifan
Pentre Ifan - PID:14786
Added Jun 18 2005 by Adam Stanford
Votes: 24   Hits: 3980  
Comments: 4   Size: 750x402
Stone Star Pentre Ifan A * Summer Solstice Photo Competition

2006 Spring Photo Competition

La Hougue Bie, Equinox Rock Art
La Hougue Bie, Equinox Rock Art - PID:19989
Added Apr 16 2006 by Adam Stanford
Votes: 42   Hits: 7177  
Comments: 11   Size: 750x499
On the morning of the Spring Equinox on Jersey in the magnificent passage...

Anglesey (Sir Ynys Mon)

Barclodiad-y-Gawres (Anglesey)
Barclodiad-y-Gawres (Anglesey) - PID:9194
Added Sep 16 2004 by Adam Stanford
Votes: 12   Hits: 2698  
Comments: 6   Size: 415x750
As part of our wet weather plan for a recent research trip to Anglesey, we...
Barclodiad-y-Gawres (Anglesey)
Barclodiad-y-Gawres (Anglesey) - PID:12615
Added Mar 16 2005 by Adam Stanford
Votes: 6   Hits: 2643  
Comments: 3   Size: 750x431
Decorated stone at the rear of the north east chamber of the Barclodiad y...
Barclodiad-y-Gawres (Anglesey)
Barclodiad-y-Gawres (Anglesey) - PID:20307
Added Apr 24 2006 by Adam Stanford
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Comments: 0   Size: 750x557
Trace image of the pecked design on Stone 7 - Barclodiad-y-Gawres (Anglesey)....
Barclodiad-y-Gawres (Anglesey)
Barclodiad-y-Gawres (Anglesey) - PID:20308
Added Apr 24 2006 by Adam Stanford
Votes: 2   Hits: 2263  
Comments: 0   Size: 563x750
Adam Stanford recording the pecked design onto clear film for later analysis....
Bodowyr
Bodowyr - PID:10855
Added Dec 04 2004 by Adam Stanford
Votes: 2   Hits: 1962  
Comments: 0   Size: 611x653
Neolithic passage grave overlooking the Menai Straits, consisting of a...

Co. Meath

Fourknocks
Fourknocks - PID:12698
Added Mar 23 2005 by Adam Stanford
Votes: 7   Hits: 2781  
Comments: 2   Size: 750x563
Fournocks is one of four mounds in a small cemetery group 10 miles southeast...

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Oystermouth Castle
Oystermouth Castle - PID:14968
Added Jun 25 2005 by Adam Stanford
Votes: 1   Hits: 2193  
Comments: 0   Size: 467x698
Self potrait at Oystermouth Castle. Adam Stanford 2005.

Cornwall

Carn Gluze
Carn Gluze - PID:32529
Added Aug 19 2007 by Adam Stanford
Votes: 6   Hits: 2159  
Comments: 1   Size: 767x750
Carn Gluze taken with Aerial-Cam April 2007. This image helps show the entire...

Corsica

Castellu di Cucuruzzu
Castellu di Cucuruzzu - PID:25765
Added Nov 16 2006 by Adam Stanford
Votes: 1   Hits: 2368  
Comments: 0   Size: 750x470
Just an amazing construction and complex of sites within the surrounding...
Castellu di Cucuruzzu
Castellu di Cucuruzzu - PID:25766
Added Nov 16 2006 by Adam Stanford
Votes: 2   Hits: 2383  
Comments: 0   Size: 750x499
The entrance - Photographed June 2006
Fontanaccia Dolmen
Fontanaccia Dolmen - PID:25767
Added Nov 16 2006 by Adam Stanford
Votes: 6   Hits: 2068  
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Funtanaccia Dolmen within a short distance of two separate menhir alignments,...

Cumbria

Beckstones Rock Art
Beckstones Rock Art - PID:9388
Added Sep 28 2004 by Adam Stanford
Votes: 0   Hits: 3057  
Comments: 0   Size: 750x563
Cup marks pecked into the top of the rock at Beckstones. Photographed on an...
Castlerigg
Castlerigg - PID:9197
Added Sep 16 2004 by Adam Stanford
Votes: 1   Hits: 2590  
Comments: 0   Size: 487x672
One of the most southern stones of the Castlerigg stone circle, with almost...
Copt Howe
Copt Howe - PID:9338
Added Sep 25 2004 by Adam Stanford
Votes: 5   Hits: 3471  
Comments: 2   Size: 750x563
The Chapel Stile Rock Art site with its extensive panel of spirals, lines and...
Copt Howe
Copt Howe - PID:9339
Added Sep 25 2004 by Adam Stanford
Votes: 0   Hits: 2846  
Comments: 2   Size: 578x750
An irregular, but clearly pecked design is evident on the face of the large...
Copt Howe
Copt Howe - PID:9340
Added Sep 25 2004 by Adam Stanford
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Comments: 2   Size: 650x520
One of many cup and ring marks in the area of the main boulders, this one with...
King Arthur's Round Table
King Arthur's Round Table - PID:9383
Added Sep 28 2004 by Adam Stanford
Votes: 3   Hits: 3111  
Comments: 9   Size: 750x142
King Arthur's Round Table with Mayburgh Henge visible in the distance, top...
Langdale Axe Factory
Langdale Axe Factory - PID:9322
Added Sep 22 2004 by Adam Stanford
Votes: 1   Hits: 4537  
Comments: 3   Size: 750x447
Langdale Axe rough out, this one found early in the 20th century, before the...
Long Meg And Her Dau
Long Meg And Her Dau - PID:9381
Added Sep 28 2004 by Adam Stanford
Votes: 3   Hits: 1697  
Comments: 1   Size: 582x750
The cup and concentric rings and the faint traces of a spiral on Long Meg. If...
Long Meg And Her Daughters
Long Meg And Her Daughters - PID:9380
Added Sep 28 2004 by Adam Stanford
Votes: 0   Hits: 1977  
Comments: 4   Size: 750x156
Long Meg and the entire circle, pieced together from several shots....

Dorset

Knowlton Rings
Knowlton Rings - PID:32023
Added Aug 04 2007 by Adam Stanford
Votes: 17   Hits: 4985  
Comments: 6   Size: 800x535
The central Henge with church photographed with Aerial-Cam at aprox 20m.

Easter Island

Ahu Tahai
Ahu Tahai - PID:102226
Added Jan 17 2013 by Adam Stanford
Votes: 6   Hits: 710  
Comments: 2   Size: 800x533
Some light painting at Tahai tonight and good results for the masterclass...

Gloucestershire

Belas Knap
Belas Knap - PID:22101
Added Jul 16 2006 by Adam Stanford
Votes: 6   Hits: 2538  
Comments: 7   Size: 750x499
Taken with Aerial-Cam, at aprox 70ft or 22m above ground level on a telescopic...
Belas Knap
Belas Knap - PID:22218
Added Jul 19 2006 by Adam Stanford
Votes: 5   Hits: 2685  
Comments: 3   Size: 750x499
Taken with Aerial-Cam, at aprox 10M above ground level on a telescopic mast...
The Tibblestone
The Tibblestone - PID:25796
Added Nov 19 2006 by Adam Stanford
Votes: 0   Hits: 1520  
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The Tibblestone (its best profile) photographed September 2004.

Gwynedd

Dyffryn Ardudwy
Dyffryn Ardudwy - PID:36785
Added Feb 20 2008 by Adam Stanford
Votes: 2   Hits: 1145  
Comments: 3   Size: 498x750
Western Chamber of MER 3 - Dyffryn Ardudwy looking west at night. It was great...
Dyffryn Ardudwy
Dyffryn Ardudwy - PID:36903
Added Feb 24 2008 by Adam Stanford
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East Chamber Feb 2008.
Dyffryn Ardudwy
Dyffryn Ardudwy - PID:36908
Added Feb 24 2008 by Adam Stanford
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Comments: 1   Size: 750x498
Entire site at night, looking southeast (ish).

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