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Torradale Standing Stone
Date Added: 15th Sep 2025
Site Type: Chambered Tomb
Country: Scotland (Isle of Islay)
Visited: Yes on 20th Aug 2019. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 4
Torradale Standing Stone submitted by markj99 on 28th Feb 2022. Druim nam Madagan Cairn viewed from N.
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Log Text: A standing stone with a good coastal view turns out to be a more complicated site: a chambered cairn was robbed to construct an overlaid stone building, leaving an exposed orthostat on a low grass mound.
Druim Dubh
Date Added: 14th Sep 2025
Site Type: Stone Circle
Country: Scotland (Isle of Lewis)
Visited: Yes on 3rd Jul 2011. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 4
Druim Dubh submitted by Tom_Bullock on 10th Dec 2004. Photo used by kind permission of Tom Bullock. More details of this location are to be found on his Stone Circles and Rows CD-ROM
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Log Text: Druim Dubh Stone Circle is located in a peat bog c. 75 yards NW of the ruined Halfway Garage on the A859, c. 0.2 mile WSW of the B897 Grimshader junction. The SW and NW arcs are defined by recumbent stones exposed by peat cutting.
Druidtemple
Date Added: 13th Sep 2025
Site Type: Stone Circle
Country: Scotland (Highlands)
Visited: Yes on 22nd Mar 2012. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 4
Druidtemple submitted by AdamCircle on 5th May 2024. A lovely sketch by the late Bruce Adams to introduce this photo and art album he made. Stone Circles and Clava cairns around Inverness, all scanned ready to browse, either on Flickr or PDF here
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Log Text: Druidtemple Clava Cairn is hidden in a square wood on the southern edge of Inverness, the trees protecting it from the encroaching houses. There are several standing stones, survivors of an outer stone circle and an almost intact kerb defining the cairn. The monument is encircled by mature trees.
Droughduil Mote
Date Added: 3rd Sep 2025
Site Type: Timber Circle
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 14th Oct 2018. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 4 Access 4
Droughduil Mote submitted by andyturner on 9th Apr 2004. NX148567
Dunragit, by Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway.
Originally thought to be the earth mound of a 12th century castle, recent excavation has now shown the Mote to be contemporary with an adjacent system of three massive concentric timber circles dated approx 2500 BC.
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Log Text: I have known about Droughdool Mote for most of my life since I live locally. It was always considered as a motte until the early 2000's: a archaeological dig in Dunragit uncovered 3 timber circles parallel to the A75. It also excavated Droughdool Mote, producing an unexpected construction date of c. 2500 BC, contemporaneous with the timber circles. The man-made mound may have provided a overview of the now destroyed timber circles.
Drift Stones
Date Added: 3rd Sep 2025
Site Type: Standing Stones
Country: England (Cornwall)
Visited: Yes on 19th Mar 2013. My rating: Condition 5 Ambience 4 Access 4
Drift Stones submitted by cazzyjane on 23rd Aug 2016. The Sisters, Drift, Penwith.
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Log Text: It is easy to park in a lay-by off the A30 at SW 4372 2837, c. 100 yards SW of the 30 mph limit on the SW of Drift. The Drift Stones are a well matched pair of tall standing stones easily accessed by a gateway if the field is not in crop.
Drannandow S
Date Added: 2nd Sep 2025
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 19th Jul 2021. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 3
Drannandow S submitted by markj99 on 21st Jul 2021. Shepherd's Cairn in centre of Drannandow S Cairn viewed from S.
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Log Text: It is a general rule of thumb that the impressiveness of a site is inversely proportional to the difficulty in reaching the site: Drannandow Chambered Cairn, a relatively well-preserved long cairn, is reached by a c. 2 mile walk along reasonable tracks and Drannandow S Cairn requires a further 600 yards detour S over rough moorland to a small grassy mound topped by a shepherds cairn.
Rorie Gill
Date Added: 2nd Sep 2025
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 19th Jul 2021. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 3
Rorie Gill submitted by rogerkread on 1st May 2013. The cist-like feature.
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Log Text: Rorie Gill's Cairn is located c. 200 yards S of Drannandow Chambered Cairn in open moorland. The centre of the cairn has been robbed out leaving an exposed cist. There is a hollow in the SW arc which may be the remains of a second cist.
Drannandow Chambered Cairn
Date Added: 1st Sep 2025
Site Type: Chambered Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 19th Jul 2021. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 5 Access 3
Drannandow Chambered Cairn submitted by rogerkread on 1st May 2013. Drannandow chambered cairn showing its proximity to Napper's Cottage.
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Log Text: Drannandow Chambered Cairn is located c. 50 yards NNW of Nappers Cottage in the Moor of Drannandow. The long cairn has been extensively robbed on the E half leaving only an exposed chamber orientated E-W. The W half has scattered stones and remains of 4 lateral chambers in varying states of preservation. It is likely that Nappers Cottage was constructed from robbed cairn stones.
Narrator Brookhead Cairn
Date Added: 30th Aug 2025
Site Type: Cairn
Country: England (Devon)
Visited: Yes on 29th Nov 2017. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 2
Narrator Brookhead Cairn submitted by TheCaptain on 22nd Nov 2010. This is a big old cairn about 20 metres in diameter, and up to 2 metres high.
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Log Text: Narrator Brookhead Cairn is a different animal to the kerb cairn on the WSW end of Down Tor Stone Row. It is a substantial mound retaining a covering of original stones. It is probable that it has been robbed to construct the enclosure c. 75 yards WSW. There is an intriguing recumbent stone c. 6 feet long located c. 15 yards NW of the cairn.
Narrator Brookhead Enclosure
Date Added: 30th Aug 2025
Site Type: Ancient Village or Settlement
Country: England (Devon)
Visited: Yes on 29th Nov 2017. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 2
Narrator Brookhead Enclosure submitted by TheCaptain on 21st Nov 2010. There is an opening in the southeastern part of the walling, marked with large upright slabs, and facing directly towards the large cairn.
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Log Text: The mystery of this enclosure is increased by its proximity to several cairns and a stone row. The quiet isolation of the site is in contrast to the importance of this area in the Bronze Age as suggested by multiple sites and settlements.
Down Tor stone row
Date Added: 30th Aug 2025
Site Type: Stone Row / Alignment
Country: England (Devon)
Visited: Yes on 29th Nov 2017. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 5 Access 3
Down Tor stone row submitted by TimPrevett on 10th Jun 2002. This is where it all began for me: Down Tor, on Dartmoor. A chance encounter on a beautiful day and night with an awesome stone circle and row. This is where the stones bug bit me! Taken with a simple automatic 35mm camera.
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Log Text: The majority of the stones are not tall but this stone row set in isolated moorland has a tremendous presence in this bleak landscape. It is the pick of the multiple sites concentrated in this area.
Down Tor circle
Date Added: 30th Aug 2025
Site Type: Stone Circle
Country: England (Devon)
Visited: Yes on 29th Nov 2017. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 5 Access 3
Down Tor circle submitted by TheCaptain on 27th Sep 2010. Hingstone Hill or Down Tor circle and row. Late afternoon, September 26 2010
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Log Text: There is an impressive complete kerb circle round a cairn making a perfect full stop on the WSW end of the stone row.
Down Tor cairn
Date Added: 30th Aug 2025
Site Type: Cairn
Country: England (Devon)
Visited: Yes on 29th Nov 2017. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 3 Access 3
Down Tor cairn submitted by TheCaptain on 21st Nov 2010. About 50 metres to the northwest of the beautiful cairn circle, around the edge of the hillside, is the remains of another cairn, 14 metre diameter and more than a metre high. There are no signs of any kerb stones or structure within the cairn.
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Log Text: It would be easy to miss this ruined cairn due to its proximity to the more impressive cairn on the WSW end of the stone row: it's always a good idea for antiquarians to investigate any suspicious mounds to avoid missing out.
Dowth Passage Grave
Date Added: 29th Aug 2025
Site Type: Passage Grave
Country: Ireland (Republic of) (Co. Meath)
Visited: Yes on 30th Aug 2013
Dowth Passage Grave submitted by jeffrep on 11th Aug 2009. South Entrance, Dowth Passage Tomb, County Meath, Ireland.
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Log Text: Dowth Passage Tomb has survived despite Man's best efforts to destroy it. It is the antithesis of Newgrange, an over-restored monument c. 1 mile S of Dowth Passage Tomb. Unfortunately the entrances were locked denying access to the passages and chambers of the mound.
Mane-Rethuel Dolmen
Date Added: 24th Aug 2025
Site Type: Burial Chamber or Dolmen
Country: France (Bretagne:Morbihan (56))
Visited: Yes on 14th Sep 2023. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 3 Access 4
Mane-Rethuel dolmen submitted by AlexHunger on 21st Sep 2004. Dolmen de Mane-Rithual in central Locmariaquer viewed from North. Entrance is at oposite end.
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Log Text: I followed directions to Dolmen de Mané Rutuel from the Tourist Office in Locmariaquer. After a 5 minute walk, I discovered that the long mound is closed to the public due to safety concerns. I was reduced to walking round a protective fence, making the best of limited views. Mané Rutuel is an impressive monument but a disappointing outcome.
Pointe Er Hourél Dolmen
Date Added: 24th Aug 2025
Site Type: Burial Chamber or Dolmen
Country: France (Bretagne:Morbihan (56))
Visited: Yes on 17th Sep 2023. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 5 Access 4
Pointe Er Hourél Dolmen submitted by TheCaptain on 10th May 2020. This dolmen is out near the end of Er Hourel point in a little pinewood.
Pic 11 June 2005
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Log Text: Dolmen d'Er Hourel is a magical monument in a special location. A short coastal walk leads to a stand of pines on the edge of the sea. Dolmen d'Er Hourel is hidden in the trees with a view of sky blue sea. It's a perfect spot for a picnic.
Dolmen de Mané-Carnaplaye 2
Date Added: 24th Aug 2025
Site Type: Burial Chamber or Dolmen
Country: France (Bretagne:Morbihan (56))
Visited: Yes on 17th Sep 2023. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 3
Dolmen de Mané-Carnaplaye 2 submitted by karolus on 13th Jan 2017. Site in Bretagne:Morbihan (56) France
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Log Text: Dolmen de Mané Canaplaye S is located on a path in woods c. 300m W of Saint-Philibert in Morbihan. The ruined dolmen consists of a capstone c. 1.8m wide at ground level resting on one recumbent stone. There is a shallow hollow below the capstone.
Directions: Park up in a lay-by on the D781 at N47.590813, W3.010069. Walk 25m NE along the roadside to reach a track running S. After c. 110m walk straight into the trees avoiding private property. Continue along this path for another c. 200m to reach a junction. The ruined Dolmen de Mané Canaplaye N is located c. 10m E in a small clearing. After visiting this site return to the junction of paths, take the right path heading S. Follow this vague path for c. 130m to reach Dolmen de Mané Canaplaye S.
Tennad-er-Menguen Dolmen
Date Added: 24th Aug 2025
Site Type: Burial Chamber or Dolmen
Country: France (Bretagne:Morbihan (56))
Visited: Yes on 19th Sep 2023. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 3
Tennad-er-Menguen dolmen submitted by Ogneslav on 30th Aug 2008. The view from West
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Log Text: The best way to find Dolmen de Kergazec is to visit Dolmen de Kernevé then walk c. 140m SW along the C106 to the edge of an open field. Follow a dirt track heading NE round the margin of the field for c. 300m to reach Dolmen de Kergazec.
Kercadoret Dolmen
Date Added: 24th Aug 2025
Site Type: Burial Chamber or Dolmen
Country: France (Bretagne:Morbihan (56))
Visited: Yes on 17th Sep 2023. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 5 Access 3
Kercadoret dolmen submitted by binardino on 19th Jun 2006. Site in Bretagne: Morbihan (56)
Kercadoret Dolmen
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Log Text: Dolmen de Kercadoret is a neglected site in a shrubby wood N of the D781 on the NE edge of Kercadoret. There is a path off the D781 into a field on the NE edge of Kercadoret. Follow round the edge of the wood for c. 80m then follow the wood N for c. 20m to reach a vague path into the wood. Head NW for c. 20 yards through shrubbery to find the hidden dolmen. It is located at 47.58981 -2.9781 if you have a GPS app.
Crucuno Dolmen
Date Added: 24th Aug 2025
Site Type: Burial Chamber or Dolmen
Country: France (Bretagne:Morbihan (56))
Visited: Yes on 19th Sep 2023. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 5 Access 5
Crucuno dolmen submitted by thecaptain on 22nd Dec 2007. View of the southern side of this massive dolmen, showing clearly its proximity to the farmhouse.
On the right are the last remaining capstone and pair of stones from the long entrance passageway.
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Log Text: Dolmen de Crucuno is very easy to visit. It is situated adjacent to a house in the centre of Crucuno, a hamlet between Plouharnel and Erdeven. These facts don't make Dolmen de Crucuno any less impressive when you are standing beside it. A giant capstone measuring c. 7.5m long and weighing an estimated 40 tons is supported by 9 large orthostats.
Take the Crucuno turn off the D781 at the Toul Siac'h roundabout. After c. 0.8km turn right into a car park in the centre of the village opposite the dolmen.