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Kerzerho Alignements
Date Added: 13th Oct 2023
Site Type: Multiple Stone Rows / Avenue
Country: France (Bretagne:Morbihan (56))
Visited: Yes on 19th Sep 2023. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 5
Kerzerho Alignements submitted by ermine on 1st Jul 2004. Kerzerho Alignments
Brittany, Morbihan
47.634690N 3.148402W GPS onsite
You can still walk among the stones at Kerzerho (in 2002 at east) which are near Carnac but not quite so busy. Head up the D781 to Erdeven. You can park nearby, and from there you can also take the path to the large stones of the Table du Sacrifice
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Log Text: Kerzerho Alignements may not be as extensive as Carnac Alignments but anyone is free to wander amongst the unfenced stones without restrictions. This freedom should be celebrated.
La Table du Sacrifice
Date Added: 13th Oct 2023
Site Type: Burial Chamber or Dolmen
Country: France (Bretagne:Morbihan (56))
Visited: Yes on 19th Sep 2023. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 5 Access 4
La Table du Sacrifice submitted by LizH on 6th Nov 2007. In this picture, the furthest north stone (lying) can be seen. Behind it, however, at the back of the picture, this stone looks more as if it could be a 'table' and even possibly a 'sacrifice table' in the minds of those who named it. I am not sure which one is the official 'Table du sacrifice'.
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Log Text: I explored the Alignement des Geants trying to identify La Table du Sacrifice. I found two strong candidates: an angled flat recumbent slab on the N end and a massive fallen dolmen/capstone in the middle of the alignment. The S stone had an an irregular surface and the E end was eroded.
Géants de Kerzerho
Date Added: 13th Oct 2023
Site Type: Stone Row / Alignment
Country: France (Bretagne:Morbihan (56))
Visited: Yes on 19th Sep 2023. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 5 Access 4
Géants de Kerzerho submitted by Jimwithnoname on 26th Sep 2010. Site in Bretagne:Morbihan (56) France
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Log Text: Les Géants de Kerzerho are an impressive alignment of massive stones hidden in a grove of trees. They are a mix of massive standing stones, recumbent stones and stone rows. I also found a mysterious round holed stone. Even in Carnac, this site has a unique presence.
Crucuno Cromlech
Date Added: 13th Oct 2023
Site Type: Stone Circle
Country: France (Bretagne:Morbihan (56))
Visited: Yes on 19th Sep 2023. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 3
Crucuno cromlech submitted by thecaptain on 21st Dec 2007. There are 22 remaining stones, on average 2 metres in height, arranged in a rectangle measuring about 33 metres by 25 metres.
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Log Text: I struggle with the concept of rectangular "Stone Circles". I am conditioned to expect rectangular structures to be modern and stone circles to be ancient. I had the same problem with Quadlatiere du Manio. I left Cromlech de Crucuno with more questions than answers.
Barnenez Cairn
Date Added: 13th Oct 2023
Site Type: Chambered Cairn
Country: France (Bretagne:Finistère (29))
Visited: Yes on 20th Sep 2023. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 5 Access 4
Barnenez Cairn submitted by neolithique02 on 22nd Feb 2014. Cairn de Barnenez Site in Bretagne:Finistère (29) France
Image copyright: Néolithique02, hosted on Flickr and displayed under the terms of their API.
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Log Text: I was suffering from Stone-Fatigue after a week in and around Carnac. I opted to drive for 3 hours to Cairn de Barnenez as a relaxing change. The monument was well sign-posted. The entry fee was a reasonable 6 euros. The epic scale of Cairn de Barnenez was intimidating at first. There are 11 parallel dolmens in the cairn running SE-NW, however all but one of the passages are closed to the public. It took me 45 minutes to fully capture the essence of the monument. Cairn de Barnenez is a recommended visit.
Antonine Wall (Croy Hill)
Date Added: 19th Oct 2023
Site Type: Misc. Earthwork
Country: Scotland (North Lanarkshire)
Visited: Yes on 6th Oct 2023. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 4
Antonine Wall (Croy Hill) submitted by markj99 on 18th Oct 2023. Antonine Wall (Croy Hill) viewed from WSW.
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Log Text: On the N edge of Croy turn onto Nethercroy Road, signed for Croy Miner's Welfare Charitable Society. Follow this lane for c. 150 yards past new houses to a parking spot at the start of the John Muir/Croy Hill Path. After c. 250 yards go through a gate. Bear left to visit the remains of Antonine Wall then continue up the Croy Hill Path for c. 0.7 mile to reach Croy Hill Fort.
Croy Hill Fort
Date Added: 19th Oct 2023
Site Type: Stone Fort or Dun
Country: Scotland (North Lanarkshire)
Visited: Yes on 6th Oct 2023. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 3 Access 3
Croy Hill Fort submitted by markj99 on 18th Oct 2023. S Corner of Headquarters of Croy Hill Fort (Antonine Wall).
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Log Text: On the N edge of Croy turn onto Nethercroy Road, signed for Croy Miner's Welfare Charitable Society. Follow this lane for c. 150 yards past new houses to a parking spot at the start of the John Muir/Croy Hill Path. After c. 250 yards go through a gate. Bear left to visit the remains of Antonine Wall then continue up the Croy Hill Path for c. 0.7 mile to reach Croy Hill Fort.
St Mirren's Well
Date Added: 19th Oct 2023
Site Type: Holy Well or Sacred Spring
Country: Scotland (North Lanarkshire)
Visited: Yes on 6th Oct 2023. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 3
St Mirren's Well submitted by markj99 on 15th Oct 2023. St Mirren's Well Spring viewed from NW.
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Log Text: Take the Tak-ma-Doon road, signed for Carronbridge, off the A803 Stirling Road in Kilsyth. Follow this narrow road for c. 1.1 miles to park in a lay-by opposite a quarry. Walk c. 120 yards up the road to a gateway. There is a ford c. 5 yards from the gateway so wellies are advised. After crossing the ford head uphill towards a gate into the adjacent field. St Mirren's Well is c. 150 yards W of the gate in a patch of rough grass.
Dolmen du Manio
Date Added: 3rd Oct 2023
Site Type: Burial Chamber or Dolmen
Country: France (Bretagne:Morbihan (56))
Visited: Yes on 16th Oct 2023. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 3 Access 5
Dolmen du Manio submitted by aolson on 24th Jul 2020. The few remaining stones right on the roadside.
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Log Text: I stumbled upon this ruined site while walking back to my car from Kerlescsan Alignments. There is a pair of small stones on the roadside. At least there is some trace of Dolmen du Manio left for the future.
Laggan Cairn (Barrhill)
Date Added: 28th Oct 2023
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (South Ayrshire)
Visited: Yes on 25th Oct 2023. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 3 Access 3
Laggan Cairn (Barrhill) submitted by markj99 on 28th Oct 2023. Central Hollow of Laggan Cairn (Barrhill) viewed from W.
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Log Text: Take the dead-end Forest Road at Blair Farm off the A714 c. 0.5 mile SE of Barrhill. Follow this narrow lane for c. 1 mile to a ruined house on the left of the road at NX 25692 82407. Park up and follow an overgrown track NW for c. 600 yards to a corner at NX 25263 82699. Walk N towards a gate in a deer fence. Walk W through rough boggy ground for c. 150 yards to the deer fence. Follow the deer fence N through similar terrain for c. 300 yards to Laggan Cairn (Barrhill) at NX 25354 82970.
Balmalloch Cairnfield
Date Added: 28th Oct 2023
Site Type: Barrow Cemetery
Country: Scotland (South Ayrshire)
Visited: Yes on 25th Oct 2023. My rating: Condition 1 Ambience 3 Access 1
Balmalloch Cairnfield submitted by markj99 on 27th Oct 2023. Balmalloch Cairnfield viewed from SE.
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Log Text: In its current condition Balmalloch Cairnfield is not worth visiting however you can walk through it on the way to Balmalloch Cairn.
Barnshangan W
Date Added: 28th Oct 2023
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 25th Oct 2023. My rating: Condition 1 Ambience 3 Access 3
Barnshangan W submitted by markj99 on 26th Oct 2023. Barnshangan W Cairn viewed from S.
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Log Text: Take the W turn to Glenluce off the A75. Turn left for New Luce after 0.2 mile. Stay on this road for c. 5 miles to reach New Luce. Park on Main Street. Walk straight on at the top of Main Street for c. 300 yards to reach Barnshangan Farm track. Follow the farm track for c. 0.6 mile to a gate on the right at NX 18156 65377. Head S into the field for 75 yards then SE towards a gate into an adjacent field. Barnshangan W Cairn is c. 75 yards NE from here. Return to the farm track then walk c. 400 yards E to NX 18429 65423. Barnshangan E Cairn is c. 50 yards to the right, next to a dry stane dyke.
Balmalloch Chambered Cairn
Date Added: 28th Oct 2023
Site Type: Chambered Cairn
Country: Scotland (South Ayrshire)
Visited: Yes on 25th Oct 2023. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 5 Access 1
Balmalloch Chambered Cairn submitted by mickm on 9th Jan 2005. Balmalloch, Bargrennan type chambered cairn, viewed from higher ground to the south. Like many cairns of this type, it is situated on a knoll. Note also how the cairn is silhouetted against the similarly shaped Roughlea Rig to the north. The cairn is in very good condition, surviving up to 2.5m in height, with a diameter of c.17m.
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Log Text: Take the dead-end Forest Road at Blair Farm off the A714 c. 0.5 mile SE of Barrhill. Follow this narrow lane for c. 2.7 miles to Darnaconnar Farm at NX 27654 83371. There are three options from here. If you have a 4x4 you can follow the track running N from here or go by off-road bike or walk if necessary. The track is little used and overgrown in the centre. Follow the track for c. 0.8 miles to Balmalloch ruin at the end of the road. Walk NW along a path between trees for c. 120 yards to reach a forest clearing. Balmalloch Cairnfield is located c. 100 yard W from here. The area is planted with small pine trees. Balmalloch Chambered Cairn is c. 350 yards NW of this point across ditches and small trees. Make your best way towards NX 26393 84533 to reach Balmalloch Chambered Cairn.
Lyonston Stone
Date Added: 28th Nov 2023
Site Type: Standing Stone (Menhir)
Country: Scotland (South Ayrshire)
Visited: Yes on 28th Nov 2023. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 3 Access 4
Lyonston Stone submitted by markj99 on 29th Jun 2019. Lyonston Stone viewed from N.
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Log Text: I took the opportunity to revisit Lyonston Stone while travelling through Maybole. I normally take the Maybole bypass to and from Ayr. Take the Kirkmichael Road at the E edge of Maybole. After a quarter of a mile there lay-by on the right side of the road. Walk 25 yards back towards Maybole to the iron stile into the field on your right. Follow the wall for 75 yards to the iron stile at which point you can see the stone left of you in the next field.
Auchmantle Fell (The Wee Cairn)
Date Added: 9th Jan 2025
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 14th Jan 2024. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 3
Auchmantle Fell (The Wee Cairn) submitted by markj99 on 8th Jan 2025. NW Earth Bank of Auchmantle Fell (The Wee Cairn).
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Log Text: Auchmantle Fell (The Wee Cairn) is the more difficult to locate cairn of the pair of ruined cairns on Auchmantle Fell . If you visit The Muckle Cairn first then head S for c. 135 yards across boggy moorland look out for a grassy circle in the moor with a prominent earth bank c. 1.5 feet high on the NW arc. See directions on Auchmantle Fell (The Muckle Cairn) main page.
Grey Hill (Shennas)
Date Added: 5th Feb 2024
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 18th Jan 2024. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 1
Grey Hill (Shennas) submitted by markj99 on 5th Feb 2024. Grey Hill (Shennas) Cairn viewed from E.
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Log Text: Grey Hill (Shennas) is not obvious from the narrow lane leading to Lagafatar Lodge. I found the cairn on Canmore Search Map. It is not easy to get to but that only that only made me more determined to find it. My directions are posted in comments on the main page.
Brockloch Fell
Date Added: 9th Feb 2024
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 28th Jan 2024. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 1
Brockloch Fell submitted by markj99 on 8th Feb 2024. SE Half of Brockloch Fell Cairn.
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Log Text: It may be only a 4 mile walk there and back to the Brockloch Fell Cairn, however its location in an isolated forest surrounded by difficult terrain make this a nightmare to find. Wellies are essential for a burn crossing and GPS navigation strongly recommended. There were several trees partially blocking access on the forest track and narrow forest lane on my visit. My route can be followed on Brockloch Fell Cairn.
Drumanwherran S Cairn Cemetery
Date Added: 18th Feb 2024
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 28th Jan 2024. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 1
Drumanwherran S Cairn Cemetery submitted by markj99 on 14th Feb 2024. Drumanwherran S Cairn (Canmore ID 61935) viewed from N.
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Log Text: I started my exploration of Drumanwherran S Cairns on 28/01/24 following a forest track onto Drumanwherran Moor. I found Canmore ID 61893, a small hollow covered in rushes then heading N to the obvious Shepherds Cairn at Canmore ID 61935. I then headed S over difficult boggy ground to Brockloch Cairn.
Kilfeddar Farm
Date Added: 9th Feb 2024
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 1st Feb 2024. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 3
Kilfeddar Farm submitted by markj99 on 9th Feb 2024. Kilfeddar Farm Cairn viewed from W.
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Log Text: There are three cairns accessed via the path to Kilfeddar Farm: Barlure Cairn, Altigoukie Burn Cairn and Kilfeddar Farm Cairn. See individual site pages for details. The path is muddy so wellies are recommended.
Altigoukie Burn Cairn
Date Added: 24th Feb 2024
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 1st Feb 2024. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 1
Altigoukie Burn Cairn submitted by markj99 on 10th Feb 2024. Altigoukie Burn Cairn viewed from E.
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Log Text: I saw Altigoukie Burn Cairn on OS Mapping, however, actually reaching the cairn was no picnic. The cairn is a green spot in open moorland, accessed via a muddy track through Barlure farm. Wellies and GPS Navigation are required to follow my route on Altigoukie Burn Cairn and Burnt Mound.