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The Henge Monuments of the British Isles: Myth and Archaeology

The Henge Monuments of the British Isles: Myth and Archaeology

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Anglesey (Sir Ynys Mon)

Bryn Celli Ddu
Bryn Celli Ddu - PID:11714
Added Jan 21 2005 by LivingRocks
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Sunlight illuminates the chamber on a January afternoon; the shelf on the...
Tyddyn-bach
Tyddyn-bach - PID:11830
Added Jan 25 2005 by LivingRocks
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This beautifully lichen encrusted menhir near Llanddaniel Fab can be seen...
Tyddyn-bach
Tyddyn-bach - PID:12100
Added Feb 08 2005 by LivingRocks
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The view from the top of Bryn Celli Ddu looking across the outcrop to...

Callanish

Callanish 4
Callanish 4 - PID:15978
Added Jul 30 2005 by LivingRocks
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Solstice eve, June 2005.

Cheshire

Highfield Lane
Highfield Lane - PID:11771
Added Jan 22 2005 by LivingRocks
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Highfield Lane Barrow awaits its next meeting with the plough.
Longgutter
Longgutter - PID:11831
Added Jan 25 2005 by LivingRocks
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Longgutter Circle on a foggy December day.
Lowton Barrow
Lowton Barrow - PID:11861
Added Jan 26 2005 by LivingRocks
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The site of the Lowton Barrow, no surface features remain today....except...
St Oswald's Well (Winwick)
St Oswald's Well (Winwick) - PID:11716
Added Jan 21 2005 by LivingRocks
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The well is covered by a protective stone slab.
St Oswald's Well (Winwick)
St Oswald's Well (Winwick) - PID:11717
Added Jan 21 2005 by LivingRocks
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Medieval stonework lining the walls of St Oswald’s Well.
St Oswald's Well (Winwick)
St Oswald's Well (Winwick) - PID:11715
Added Jan 21 2005 by LivingRocks
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St Oswald’s Well marks the spot where Oswald the Christian king of Northumbria...

Conwy (Bwrdeistref Sirol)

Circle 275
Circle 275 - PID:13303
Added Apr 26 2005 by LivingRocks
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The tiny Circle 275, the telegraph pole on the extreme left of the picture...
Cors Y Carneddau
Cors Y Carneddau - PID:13350
Added Apr 27 2005 by LivingRocks
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A very confusing spot, the arc of stones identified as Cors Y Carneddau by...
Druids Circle (Penmaenmawr)
Druids Circle (Penmaenmawr) - PID:13294
Added Apr 26 2005 by LivingRocks
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A superb circle with magnificent views. Whilst sited high, the 1.5mile walk to...
Druids Circle (Penmaenmawr)
Druids Circle (Penmaenmawr) - PID:13295
Added Apr 26 2005 by LivingRocks
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Phallic symbolism at the Stone of Sacrifice.
Hendre Waelod
Hendre Waelod - PID:13308
Added Apr 26 2005 by LivingRocks
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Site in Conwy (Bwrdeistref Sirol)Looking ito the chamber.
Hendre Waelod
Hendre Waelod - PID:13312
Added Apr 26 2005 by LivingRocks
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Situated on the edge of a bluebell filled copse, this would be a beautiful...
Hendre Waelod
Hendre Waelod - PID:13313
Added Apr 26 2005 by LivingRocks
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The portal stones serve now as fence posts.
Hwylfa’r Ceirw Stone Alignment
Hwylfa’r Ceirw Stone Alignment - PID:12938
Added Apr 06 2005 by LivingRocks
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The double stone row of Hwylfa’r Ceirw, view towards the coast.
Lletty'r Filiast
Lletty'r Filiast - PID:12942
Added Apr 06 2005 by LivingRocks
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The remains of Lletty'r Filiast burial chamber and the adjoining barrow, the...
Maen Crwn
Maen Crwn - PID:13406
Added Apr 28 2005 by LivingRocks
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This large standing stone is the easiest feature to locate when looking for...
Red Farm
Red Farm - PID:13339
Added Apr 27 2005 by LivingRocks
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The remaining four stones of Red Farm Circle.

Cumbria

Ash House
Ash House - PID:15908
Added Jul 25 2005 by LivingRocks
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Regarded as being the ruins of a circle this must once have been an impressive...
Ash House
Ash House - PID:15909
Added Jul 25 2005 by LivingRocks
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It has been speculated that these highly polished grooves on the southern...
Ash House
Ash House - PID:15910
Added Jul 25 2005 by LivingRocks
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The parallel grooves on the lower part of the left hand side of the southern...
Aspers Field
Aspers Field - PID:15400
Added Jul 07 2005 by LivingRocks
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Looking towards the Goggleby Stone which is visible in front of the trees in...
Blakeley Raise
Blakeley Raise - PID:16289
Added Aug 18 2005 by LivingRocks
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A lovely little circle, sympathetically restored and with excellent views,...
Blakeley Raise
Blakeley Raise - PID:16290
Added Aug 18 2005 by LivingRocks
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A low camera angle makes the stones of Blakeley raise look larger than they...
Bleaberry Enclosure
Bleaberry Enclosure - PID:16060
Added Aug 02 2005 by LivingRocks
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The clearly visible banks of Bleaberry enclosure at SD 26724 95004, about 350m...
Bleaberry Haws
Bleaberry Haws - PID:16057
Added Aug 02 2005 by LivingRocks
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A difficult site to find, at least in summer, when the tiny circle is hidden...
Bleaberry Haws
Bleaberry Haws - PID:16058
Added Aug 02 2005 by LivingRocks
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Bleaberry Haws summit cairn, like so many others, its stones piled up by hikers.

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