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Lost Secrets - an adventure during Neolithic times

Lost Secrets - an adventure during Neolithic times

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Real Name: Simon Charlesworth
Favourite Ancient Site: Carreg Cadno
Your Location: Bridgend,S.Wales
Your Occupation: Retired
Your Interests: scuba,photography and anything historical
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2006 Spring Photo Competition

Fan Brycheiniog
Fan Brycheiniog - PID:19692
Added Apr 01 2006 by sem
Votes: 23   Hits: 4774  
Comments: 10   Size: 722x480
First Prize in Cat B. Fan Brycheiniog - possibly the largest surviving ritual...
Nr Y Pigwn
Nr Y Pigwn - PID:20071
Added Apr 20 2006 by sem
Votes: 8   Hits: 3337  
Comments: 4   Size: 677x465
Cat B - Lamb steaks !?!

2007 Spring Photo Competition

Stonehenge.
Stonehenge. - PID:28463
Added Mar 28 2007 by sem
Votes: 18   Hits: 3907  
Comments: 1   Size: 722x480
I've never seen such beatiful colors as these on Megaliths, and all natural.

Anglesey (Sir Ynys Mon)

Barclodiad-y-Gawres (Anglesey)
Barclodiad-y-Gawres (Anglesey) - PID:6161
Added Apr 09 2004 by sem
Votes: 2   Hits: 2886  
Comments: 1   Size: 405x578
The Giantess's Apronfull.Legend says this site was created by a giantess...
Bodowyr
Bodowyr - PID:6177
Added Apr 11 2004 by sem
Votes: 14   Hits: 2656  
Comments: 1   Size: 614x461
One of many sites visited at Tim Prevett's Anglesey weekend. Thanks...
Bryn Celli Ddu
Bryn Celli Ddu - PID:6176
Added Apr 11 2004 by sem
Votes: 3   Hits: 2498  
Comments: 1   Size: 461x614
The mound of the black grove.This is the pillar in the interior of the...

Art

Avebury
Avebury - PID:5410
Added Feb 12 2004 by sem
Votes: 8   Hits: 3748  
Comments: 5   Size: 612x468
The Pilgrim.A traveller enters the bank at Avebury.
ChipHenge
ChipHenge - PID:17263
Added Oct 24 2005 by sem
Votes: 2   Hits: 3215  
Comments: 1   Size: 702x540
Reality is what we believe. Computer geeks prefer otherwise. May your chip...
Kenfig Pool
Kenfig Pool - PID:5400
Added Feb 11 2004 by sem
Votes: 2   Hits: 5263  
Comments: 5   Size: 800x450
The Kenfig Stone.Inspired by the numerous legends of stones going to drink at...
Stonehenge.
Stonehenge. - PID:5399
Added Feb 11 2004 by sem
Votes: 7   Hits: 6799  
Comments: 2   Size: 1575x750
Sunrise at Stonehenge.Possibly the most sacred site in Britain.
The Sea-our birthplace
The Sea-our birthplace - PID:8850
Added Aug 27 2004 by sem
Votes: 4   Hits: 3301  
Comments: 1   Size: 576x576
We are born and come from the sea The sea is a circle and so are we. The...

Artefacts

Mirabello Bay
Mirabello Bay - PID:17217
Added Oct 20 2005 by sem
Votes: 2   Hits: 3382  
Comments: 1   Size: 756x491
This pottery was found in Mirabello Bay, off Aghios Nicholaos in Crete. It...
Mirabello Bay
Mirabello Bay - PID:17218
Added Oct 20 2005 by sem
Votes: 1   Hits: 3706  
Comments: 3   Size: 745x478
Mirabello Bay off Aghios Nicholaos, Crete. The area here is rich in Minoan...

Avebury Complex

Avebury
Avebury - PID:5561
Added Feb 24 2004 by Sem
Votes: 6   Hits: 3080  
Comments: 5   Size: 666x499
South-west section

Balearic Isles (Mallorca / Majorca)

Capocorb Vell
Capocorb Vell - PID:145564
Added Feb 27 2016 by sem
Votes: 4   Hits: 784  
Comments: 0   Size: 802x533
Two talaiots here are connected. This picture is looking at the eastern one...
Capocorb Vell
Capocorb Vell - PID:145565
Added Feb 27 2016 by sem
Votes: 3   Hits: 834  
Comments: 0   Size: 802x533
Poking around the ruins I came across a winding corridor reminiscent of the...
Capocorb Vell
Capocorb Vell - PID:145566
Added Feb 27 2016 by sem
Votes: 6   Hits: 820  
Comments: 0   Size: 802x533
The first talaiot you encounter when entering the site.
Naveta Alemany
Naveta Alemany - PID:144977
Added Feb 10 2016 by sem
Votes: 4   Hits: 1120  
Comments: 0   Size: 802x533
The ''navetiform' is at the junction of the Magaluf to Portals Vells road and...
Naveta Alemany
Naveta Alemany - PID:144980
Added Feb 10 2016 by sem
Votes: 3   Hits: 829  
Comments: 0   Size: 532x800
The navetas are thought to be dwellings and are like an upturned boat hull....
Naveta Alemany
Naveta Alemany - PID:144982
Added Feb 10 2016 by sem
Votes: 1   Hits: 811  
Comments: 0   Size: 800x715
Taken from one of two information boards at the site. It shows a drawing of a...
S'Illot
S'Illot - PID:145004
Added Feb 11 2016 by sem
Votes: 1   Hits: 653  
Comments: 0   Size: 800x532
The megalithic walls of the village are quite impressive.
S'Illot
S'Illot - PID:145005
Added Feb 11 2016 by sem
Votes: 3   Hits: 558  
Comments: 0   Size: 802x533
The information boards are rather confusing so I am not sure which section of...
S'Illot
S'Illot - PID:145006
Added Feb 11 2016 by sem
Votes: 0   Hits: 489  
Comments: 0   Size: 802x533
Although signposted, looking for the Hotel Mariant (in the background) is an...
Sa Coveta
Sa Coveta - PID:144886
Added Feb 06 2016 by sem
Votes: 0   Hits: 672  
Comments: 0   Size: 802x533
The easiest way to find this dolmen is by locating the viewing platform in the...
Sa Coveta
Sa Coveta - PID:144885
Added Feb 06 2016 by sem
Votes: 0   Hits: 615  
Comments: 2   Size: 802x533
Like all the dolmens on Mallorca, Sa Coveta does not have a capstone. In the...
Sa Coveta
Sa Coveta - PID:144893
Added Feb 06 2016 by sem
Votes: 0   Hits: 448  
Comments: 0   Size: 802x533
The view from the dolmen. The winter solstice sun rises from the 'U' in the...
Son Fred
Son Fred - PID:144880
Added Feb 05 2016 by sem
Votes: 0   Hits: 690  
Comments: 1   Size: 802x533
I'm not sure if this outlier is part of the original site or a later addition.
Son Fred
Son Fred - PID:144881
Added Feb 05 2016 by sem
Votes: 0   Hits: 509  
Comments: 0   Size: 802x533
One of many talaiots on the island.
Son Fred
Son Fred - PID:144882
Added Feb 05 2016 by sem
Votes: 0   Hits: 480  
Comments: 0   Size: 802x533
One of many talaiots on the island.
Túmulo de Son Ferrer
Túmulo de Son Ferrer - PID:144910
Added Feb 07 2016 by sem
Votes: 0   Hits: 577  
Comments: 0   Size: 802x533
A nice shiny grill blocks the entrance to the tomb.

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