http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/feed/? Latest topics Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:00:45 GMT 10 http://i83.servimg.com/u/f83/14/23/37/02/swasti10.jpg http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/feed/? http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/the-tna-its-ways-and-wanderings-f1/joining-the-forum-privacy-notification-t61.htm Admin Hi All - Please note that new members need to apply to join the TNA Forum. To do this, fill in your information, and await approval from one or more of the Admins. Membership approval usually takes less than 24 hours. Upon registration and active membership, please be aware that some of the 'hidden' forums become accessible (these are not visible to non-members). The material in the hidden threads can sometimes be of a more 'adult' nature and is sometimes not suitable for minors, ... The TNA - Its Ways and Wanderings... Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:00:45 GMT http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/the-tna-its-ways-and-wanderings-f1/joining-the-forum-privacy-notification-t61.htm#254 http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/the-tna-its-ways-and-wanderings-f1/joining-the-forum-privacy-notification-t61.htm http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/circle-standing-stones-f2/handsome-cross-stone-circle-query-t60.htm Paulus I recently found an 1819 reference that told of "an ancient stone circle with a heap of stones in the middle" near the Handsome Cross, a mile north of High Bradfield, NW Sheffield, S. Yorks. It sounds as if it was/is an old ring-cairn. Does anyone have any further info about this place?
Here's hoping -
Paul]]> Circle & Standing Stones Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:29:49 GMT http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/circle-standing-stones-f2/handsome-cross-stone-circle-query-t60.htm#248 http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/circle-standing-stones-f2/handsome-cross-stone-circle-query-t60.htm http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/other-archaeological-remains-f9/portfield-hill-fort-whalley-lancashire-an-unlikely-hill-fort-t59.htm lowergate Portfield the unlikely hill fort. Evidence of long-distance trading is overwhelming from ancient times. Consideration of the economic dimension is essential if we are going to have any understanding of the past. The distribution of polished stone axes from the Langdale axe factories suggests long distance trade in very ancient times, which we might not readily associate with economic activity. The development of metal technology saw tin, copper and gold traded over long distances. The maintenance ... Other Archaeological Remains Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:35:35 GMT http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/other-archaeological-remains-f9/portfield-hill-fort-whalley-lancashire-an-unlikely-hill-fort-t59.htm#241 http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/other-archaeological-remains-f9/portfield-hill-fort-whalley-lancashire-an-unlikely-hill-fort-t59.htm http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/cairns-tombs-tumuli-f6/apronful-of-stones-kirkby-lonsdale-query-t58.htm Paulus Help needed! I've just been writing up the archaeo-info & folklore of the once giant prehistoric cairn, known variously as the Devil's Apronful, or Apronful of Stones, found up the valley north of Thornton in Lonsdale, Ingleton, near Yordas Cave...and summat doesn't add up. There are various references to folklore about the devil dropping his stones, hence creating the cairn. Usual story. However, this site is way off where the references discuss; and the original printed story ... Cairns, Tombs & Tumuli Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:32:23 GMT http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/cairns-tombs-tumuli-f6/apronful-of-stones-kirkby-lonsdale-query-t58.htm#222 http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/cairns-tombs-tumuli-f6/apronful-of-stones-kirkby-lonsdale-query-t58.htm http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/prehistoric-rock-art-f3/fouliscales-stone-sd-692-492-t57.htm lowergate FOULISCALES STONE SD 692 492 Size: h 27 in, w 12 in, t 6 in. This very curious stone, anciently known as the Yolstone and later as Bonstone, was found in a wall of the road near Fouliscales, close to the Roman Road that traverses Bowland. Carved onto the stone are three ‘sun crosses’ along with other circular markings and some later 16/17 th century lettering – H T. The sun cross, a cross inside a circle, is a common symbol in artefacts of Prehistoric Europe, particularly ... Prehistoric Rock Art Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:25:46 GMT http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/prehistoric-rock-art-f3/fouliscales-stone-sd-692-492-t57.htm#220 http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/prehistoric-rock-art-f3/fouliscales-stone-sd-692-492-t57.htm http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/prehistoric-rock-art-f3/devils-den-cup-markings-t55.htm Paulus Hi folks! Found this little example of what seems to be some cup-markings in that southern-realm of England, in Wiltshire: http://megalithix.wordpress.com/2009/11/17/devils-den-cups/ Two distinct cups are there. RockRich asks: "On the right image is there a horseshoe shape, or is it a natural curving fissure?" Good question! I noticed it when I was atop of the monument, but didn't really give it much attention tbh. It seemed natural. But in the images we've ... Prehistoric Rock Art Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:44:41 GMT http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/prehistoric-rock-art-f3/devils-den-cup-markings-t55.htm#208 http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/prehistoric-rock-art-f3/devils-den-cup-markings-t55.htm http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/prehistoric-rock-art-f3/ilkley-moor-project-t54.htm erraticdave There's some scam going on by a bunch of bureaucrats about using Ilkley Moor as a test thingy to monitor the effects of 'climate change'. http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/4739959.Moor_is_chosen_to_pilot_research/ Not being a believer myself, I am tempted to think it will be a waste of space,... "we gotta grant so we'll spend it on??? OK! Ilkley moor.!"... sorta thing. They are going to do something in terms of food production, flood defence and 'carbon storage'. Right! ... Prehistoric Rock Art Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:31:36 GMT http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/prehistoric-rock-art-f3/ilkley-moor-project-t54.htm#207 http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/prehistoric-rock-art-f3/ilkley-moor-project-t54.htm http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/reviews-good-books-bad-books-f14/new-book-war-and-the-noble-savage-by-gyrus-t53.htm Paulus Hi all! A very good writer, very good explorer (and not a bad bloke either! ) has just written a fine-looking work exploring the notions, embedded to some degrees in archaeology & anthropology, on the ancient and traditional societies where the myth of the 'noble savage' has prevailed, been denounced, and brought back into focus. War and the Noble Savage is here. Give it your support! Anyone who's read the book, give us your opinions. I've just ordered my copy, so ... Reviews - Good Books, Bad Books Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:13:18 GMT http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/reviews-good-books-bad-books-f14/new-book-war-and-the-noble-savage-by-gyrus-t53.htm#206 http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/reviews-good-books-bad-books-f14/new-book-war-and-the-noble-savage-by-gyrus-t53.htm http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/prehistoric-rock-art-f3/spirals-carved-in-millstone-grit-cup-marks-t51.htm lowergate Cephalopods are often found fossilised in Pennine milltone grit, many are spiral in form and are more than likely the origin of most of the carved rock spirals, later enhanced by human hand, we see today. Before the mid eighteenth century the origin of fossils was generally regarded in terms of superstition and myth. Many differing accounts across different cultures explained how these fossils came to be and interesting folklore traditions developed regarding these stones. Frequently fossils ... Prehistoric Rock Art Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:12:50 GMT http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/prehistoric-rock-art-f3/spirals-carved-in-millstone-grit-cup-marks-t51.htm#196 http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/prehistoric-rock-art-f3/spirals-carved-in-millstone-grit-cup-marks-t51.htm http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/circle-standing-stones-f2/watermeetings-standing-stone-sd-858-410-t52.htm lowergate
For many years Watermeetings has been used for pagan gatherings where local witches and druid types frolic about sky-clad at the times of their festivals.]]> Circle & Standing Stones Sun, 01 Nov 2009 11:24:59 GMT http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/circle-standing-stones-f2/watermeetings-standing-stone-sd-858-410-t52.htm#202 http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/circle-standing-stones-f2/watermeetings-standing-stone-sd-858-410-t52.htm http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/prehistoric-rock-art-f3/more-new-carvings-found-t42.htm Paulus HI folks! Just a quickie to let those of you into rock art know: we were up on our heathen moors again today (above Riddlesden, West Yorks), playing with the sheep and tickling mushrooms, when we were unfortunately taken over by a-rummaging! We were lucky to find a new cluster of eight cup-and-ring stones. We were well chuffed! Good thing is, we only covered a very small area and it seems that others were lurking beneath our footsies. So we're off back up there in a day or 3 to dig out what ... Prehistoric Rock Art Sun, 11 Oct 2009 19:20:36 GMT http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/prehistoric-rock-art-f3/more-new-carvings-found-t42.htm#167 http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/prehistoric-rock-art-f3/more-new-carvings-found-t42.htm http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/other-archaeological-remains-f9/hameldon-hills-lancs-yorks-border-t50.htm lowergate This range of hills stand south of Hapton and Burnley and north of Rawtenstall and Todmorden The hill-name 'hameldon' means 'to mutilate/maimed hill' & is refered to in the 'Devil's Apronful' Pendle folk tale as the place where the 'devil' dwelt. With new access rights the whole range of hills are now open for study. Only a small area above Burnley has been investigated that over the years has yealded over 70 prehistoric sites, including stone circles, henge monuments, enclosures, ... Other Archaeological Remains Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:43:57 GMT http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/other-archaeological-remains-f9/hameldon-hills-lancs-yorks-border-t50.htm#194 http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/other-archaeological-remains-f9/hameldon-hills-lancs-yorks-border-t50.htm http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/circle-standing-stones-f2/newchurch-in-pendle-stone-circle-sd-822-387-t49.htm lowergate The stones from the circle have now been located and are gathered near a gateway in a field to the south of the original site. I have seen the stones but have not made an investigation of them. They can be found at SD 826 387 – walk up the road from Spen Brook Mill a short way and look over the wall on your left. Circle & Standing Stones Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:31:07 GMT http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/circle-standing-stones-f2/newchurch-in-pendle-stone-circle-sd-822-387-t49.htm#193 http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/circle-standing-stones-f2/newchurch-in-pendle-stone-circle-sd-822-387-t49.htm http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/holy-wells-f5/robin-hoods-fox-s-well-cross-pendle-hill-t48.htm lowergate
A round-headed cross once stood by this holy well. It was found some 25 years ago by myself and others and brought down to a place of safety. It now stands on a plinth above the sedilia in Whalley parish church.]]> Holy Wells Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:13:33 GMT http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/holy-wells-f5/robin-hoods-fox-s-well-cross-pendle-hill-t48.htm#192 http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/holy-wells-f5/robin-hoods-fox-s-well-cross-pendle-hill-t48.htm http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/old-stone-crosses-f8/robin-hoods-fox-s-well-cross-pendle-hill-t47.htm lowergate
A round-headed cross once stood by this holy well. It was found some 25 years ago by myself and others and brought down to a place of safety. It now stands on a plinth above the sedilia in Whalley parish church.]]> Old Stone Crosses Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:11:39 GMT http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/old-stone-crosses-f8/robin-hoods-fox-s-well-cross-pendle-hill-t47.htm#191 http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/old-stone-crosses-f8/robin-hoods-fox-s-well-cross-pendle-hill-t47.htm http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/prehistoric-rock-art-f3/megalithic-art-in-the-north-west-of-england-t46.htm lowergate RE: J L Forde-Johnston, 1957. Megalithic art in the nort-west of Britain: the Calderstones, Liverpool. Proceedings of the Prehistoric Society 2, 20-39 Good drawing of the Calderstones Passage Grave, dated 11 October 1825. Unfortunately the site was destroyed in the 19th century. Although six stones, which are highly decorated with abstract cup, cup-and-ring, spiral motifs, and rare carvings of unshod feet, were saved by removing them for safe keeping (Liverpool Museum), their ... Prehistoric Rock Art Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:34:36 GMT http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/prehistoric-rock-art-f3/megalithic-art-in-the-north-west-of-england-t46.htm#190 http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/prehistoric-rock-art-f3/megalithic-art-in-the-north-west-of-england-t46.htm http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/prehistoric-rock-art-f3/three-pendle-sites-linked-by-folklore-t45.htm lowergate "... On Craggs Farm (now in ruin), near Sabden, on the sloping side of Pendle, is a mass of sandstone rocks that have fallen down from the scar above (Deerstones quarry). On one of these stones are two marks, side by side, about 2ft 6ins long and about 6ins wide (SD 786 393). They certainly resemble gigantic footmarks, and are said to be that of the Devil's. 'Old Scrat', however, when he alighted upon this stone, he must have crossed his legs, as the left footprint is on the right side. ... Prehistoric Rock Art Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:18:36 GMT http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/prehistoric-rock-art-f3/three-pendle-sites-linked-by-folklore-t45.htm#189 http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/prehistoric-rock-art-f3/three-pendle-sites-linked-by-folklore-t45.htm http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/prehistoric-rock-art-f3/more-rock-art-discovered-test-t26.htm Admin We were on Ilkley Moor again yesterday and were lucky to find a couple of previously undiscovered cup-marked stones. Nowt too special, design-wise. But it\s always good to locate some new un's. Any rate - this message is just a 'tester' to see if I can suss out how to upload images on the Forum. We didn't manage to get any decent images of the stones - bad light, excessive cover, unprepared, etc. We're going back up in a few days, nice n' prepared! Hopefully we'll get some better images ... Prehistoric Rock Art Thu, 13 Aug 2009 23:37:55 GMT http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/prehistoric-rock-art-f3/more-rock-art-discovered-test-t26.htm#112 http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/prehistoric-rock-art-f3/more-rock-art-discovered-test-t26.htm http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/circle-standing-stones-f2/stones-around-pendle-district-t44.htm lowergate The moors around Pendle have many hidden stones that only the solitary walker, and the sheep farmer, know exist. In an article written in 1992 a local field archaeologist, John H Hope, made some interesting observations regarding Neolithic stones. Mr. Hope studied the area around his native Newchurch-in-Pendle (SD 823 394) and found a number of standing stones. In the field behind the Witches Galore shop are a couple of large standing stones, one taking the form of a stellae, (an upright stone ... Circle & Standing Stones Sun, 18 Oct 2009 12:13:07 GMT http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/circle-standing-stones-f2/stones-around-pendle-district-t44.htm#187 http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/circle-standing-stones-f2/stones-around-pendle-district-t44.htm http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/prehistoric-rock-art-f3/rock-art-north-craven-north-lancashire-t43.htm lowergate A study of marked stones in the North Lancashire, North Craven districts has been recently been undertaken by the North Craven Historical Research Unit based at Proctor House, Settle, North Yorkshire. Contact Phil Hudson @ www.hudson-history.co.uk www.northcravenhistoricalresearch.co.uk All cave sites have also been re-investigated Prehistoric Rock Art Sun, 18 Oct 2009 11:49:12 GMT http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/prehistoric-rock-art-f3/rock-art-north-craven-north-lancashire-t43.htm#186 http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/prehistoric-rock-art-f3/rock-art-north-craven-north-lancashire-t43.htm http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/other-archaeological-remains-f9/blabbermouths-t41.htm Mikki Having just read several reports on somebody blabbermouthing, I am appalled by the behavour of this person. Our archaeological sites should be excavated without disturbance from all and sundry trampling all over them until the work is completed. And when agreed to 'keep shut' about it, why can't people keep their big mouths shut? Saying that.. is there going to be any trust anymore? Who can be trusted? Is money worth more than friendship and trust? What is wrong with these so called educated ... Other Archaeological Remains Sun, 04 Oct 2009 14:56:41 GMT http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/other-archaeological-remains-f9/blabbermouths-t41.htm#163 http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/other-archaeological-remains-f9/blabbermouths-t41.htm http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/other-archaeological-remains-f9/orkney-digs-t27.htm PeteG http://www.orkneyjar.com/archaeology/nessofbrodgar/diary.htm
some lovely finds coming up again this season,
PeteG]]> Other Archaeological Remains Sat, 15 Aug 2009 00:40:23 GMT http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/other-archaeological-remains-f9/orkney-digs-t27.htm#120 http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/other-archaeological-remains-f9/orkney-digs-t27.htm http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/new-age-ways-f12/new-age-forum-t8.htm muddymick Hi There Paulus and other posters, Again congrats on getting this impressive site up and running! Just a little observation/suggestion I am presuming one must use this forum for metaphysical debate and excahange on matters of mysticism? I would suggest that serious debate and exchange would not lend itself to such a forum (as has been proved on other sites inummerable times) as some individuals are unwilling or incapable of either following or answering such subjects with any real cohesiveness ... New Age Ways Tue, 03 Feb 2009 13:37:57 GMT http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/new-age-ways-f12/new-age-forum-t8.htm#14 http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/new-age-ways-f12/new-age-forum-t8.htm http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/cairns-tombs-tumuli-f6/blacko-tower-pendle-t40.htm lowergate Blacko Tower Blacko or Stansfield’s Tower was erected by Jonathan Stansfield, a Barrowford grocer, in 1890. The local story goes that he built the tower in order to provide himself a view over Ribblesdale from the top, but the height fell somewhat short. But he did gain for himself a magnificent view over Pendleside. The Tower is said to have been built on the site of an ancient tumulus. In 1952, a local man found an Early Bronze Age flat axe near the Tower. It had a narrow butt expanding ... Cairns, Tombs & Tumuli Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:53:02 GMT http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/cairns-tombs-tumuli-f6/blacko-tower-pendle-t40.htm#155 http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/cairns-tombs-tumuli-f6/blacko-tower-pendle-t40.htm http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/cursus-monuments-f7/witch-stones-dobbie-stones-t39.htm lowergate NEWCHURCH IN PENDLE The most notable Witch Stone that I know of is that built into the fabric of the church tower at Newchurch, known locally as ‘The Eye of God’. Throughout History, many cultures have believed that stones that have holes carved completely through them by the power of nature held healing and mystical properties. They are considered to carry the wisdom of ages, and are thought to offer protection if worn or carried. Large holey stones, called men-an-tols, were ... Cursus Monuments Thu, 24 Sep 2009 22:44:53 GMT http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/cursus-monuments-f7/witch-stones-dobbie-stones-t39.htm#154 http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/cursus-monuments-f7/witch-stones-dobbie-stones-t39.htm http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/prehistoric-rock-art-f3/vandalism-for-art-s-sake-t37.htm erraticdave If you google, 'Armitage Ilkley moor', you will find numerous links telling us that some arty types are landing a huge grant to have a poem by Simon Armitage, 'incised into the stones' at the cow and calf rocks! Seemingly, this action hopes to inspire young people across the country to engage in such activity too. I find the whole thing to be entirely irresponsible. How about you? Prehistoric Rock Art Sun, 13 Sep 2009 15:49:36 GMT http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/prehistoric-rock-art-f3/vandalism-for-art-s-sake-t37.htm#141 http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/prehistoric-rock-art-f3/vandalism-for-art-s-sake-t37.htm http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/holy-wells-f5/saint-helen-s-well-brindle-lancashire-sd-587-224-t38.htm lowergate St, Helen's Well, Brindle, Lancashire.The well stood at SD 587 224, the Celitic cross memorial stands at SD 585 225. Drawings & photo’s of well in: Henry Taylor ‘THE ANCIENT CROSSES AND HOLY WELLS OF LANCASHIRE’ revised edition, 2007, Vol. VI LEYLAND HUNDRED, NW Catholic History Society. ISBN 0-9541667-7-9 A footpath leads from Denham Hill down to the M 61 at Whittle Spinney. This path once led to St. Helen’s Well, a very ancient spring. The building of the M 61 ... Holy Wells Sat, 19 Sep 2009 19:21:01 GMT http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/holy-wells-f5/saint-helen-s-well-brindle-lancashire-sd-587-224-t38.htm#150 http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/holy-wells-f5/saint-helen-s-well-brindle-lancashire-sd-587-224-t38.htm http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/archaeoastronomy-or-astroarchaeology-f10/anthropocosmology-t36.htm lowergate This is a better term than those used as titles to this section. Archaeoastronomy (or Astroarchaeology!) Sun, 06 Sep 2009 17:17:41 GMT http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/archaeoastronomy-or-astroarchaeology-f10/anthropocosmology-t36.htm#135 http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/archaeoastronomy-or-astroarchaeology-f10/anthropocosmology-t36.htm http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/prehistoric-rock-art-f3/spirals-cut-in-rock-t35.htm lowergate There is a general acceptance that throughout neolithic Europe people participated in a Mother Goddess 'religion', with women as spiritual leaders. one of the many things to come out of this approach was that there was a ready made set of interpretations for the enigmatic signs & symbols carved & painted (less we forget)in antiquity. The spirals that were found in megalithic monuments in NW Europe from c.3000 BC represented cyclical time, the unending stream of vital energy that ... Prehistoric Rock Art Sat, 05 Sep 2009 23:49:56 GMT http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/prehistoric-rock-art-f3/spirals-cut-in-rock-t35.htm#134 http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/prehistoric-rock-art-f3/spirals-cut-in-rock-t35.htm http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/myths-legends-f4/worm-well-fat-field-t3.htm Mikki Has anybody actually seen it?

Any information Please help!]]> Myths & Legends Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:54:46 GMT http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/myths-legends-f4/worm-well-fat-field-t3.htm#3 http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/myths-legends-f4/worm-well-fat-field-t3.htm http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/cairns-tombs-tumuli-f6/pleasington-cemetery-blackburn-ba-urn-burial-t29.htm lowergate Pleasington Cemetery Bronze Age Urn Burial (SD 649 272) During the early spring of 1996, grave digger Grant Higson, whilst excavating a new grave, uncovered course fragments of pottery displaying a herringbone pattern and other material. Grant stopped work immediately and alerted Blackburn Museum worker Maggy Simms who gathered together the shattered remains and brought in Lancaster University Archaeological Unit for identification. They identified the fragments to be a Bronze Age Urn some ... Cairns, Tombs & Tumuli Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:20:01 GMT http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/cairns-tombs-tumuli-f6/pleasington-cemetery-blackburn-ba-urn-burial-t29.htm#124 http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/cairns-tombs-tumuli-f6/pleasington-cemetery-blackburn-ba-urn-burial-t29.htm http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/circle-standing-stones-f2/stone-row-pleasington-t34.htm lowergate Just beyond Black Hill Delf on the Yellow Hills above Pleasington we find - Here a 200 yard length of Cyclopean single stone walling or stone row runs over the brow of the hill, and I know of no other example of this type of walling in the surrounding district, the nearest being above Dimpenley on the heights above Fence that I know to be Mediaeval in origin. Other comparable Mediaeval walling can be found below the Fanny Grey Inn above Salterforth. Yet something tells me that we are looking ... Circle & Standing Stones Thu, 03 Sep 2009 20:47:33 GMT http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/circle-standing-stones-f2/stone-row-pleasington-t34.htm#133 http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/circle-standing-stones-f2/stone-row-pleasington-t34.htm http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/circle-standing-stones-f2/circles-of-stone-monoliths-t33.htm lowergate A little something that my way cometh “A circle of stone monoliths is a template for healing body mind and spirit. The space within the circle is the template, or one could ‘temple’ in the centre of which is a point that is a tabernacle, being a point of sanctuary, ‘sacred space’, being the innermost/holiest part of the temple. A point where ‘healing’ takes place using the earthly body as a conduit to draw cosmic energy via ones life essence to Mother Earth. This is what ... Circle & Standing Stones Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:44:38 GMT http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/circle-standing-stones-f2/circles-of-stone-monoliths-t33.htm#132 http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/circle-standing-stones-f2/circles-of-stone-monoliths-t33.htm http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/circle-standing-stones-f2/megalithic-site-pendleton-near-whalley-t28.htm lowergate The Devils Arrow’s and the lost sisters of the Pendleton Fiddle Stone. Could a well known but little visited megalithic site in the Vale of York, suggest the origin of a little known megalith in the Ribble Valley. The Devils Arrows consist of three stone monoliths, and are located on Roecliffe Lane on the edge of Boroughbridge. The stones are roughly aligned north/south. Approached from Boroughbridge the tallest megalith stands by the side of the lane on the left hand side. Two slightly ... Circle & Standing Stones Sun, 16 Aug 2009 17:08:19 GMT http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/circle-standing-stones-f2/megalithic-site-pendleton-near-whalley-t28.htm#123 http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/circle-standing-stones-f2/megalithic-site-pendleton-near-whalley-t28.htm http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/old-stone-crosses-f8/pleasington-standing-stone-cross--t32.htm lowergate CLOSE BANK TO HOGHTON BOTTOMS FROM BILLINGE END ROAD AT ALUM SCAR From the drive follow the farm track to the end of outbuildings to go through a gap on the L into field. Walk down by RH hedgerow and on down the field … Notice a standing stone by an oak tree over on your right. The stone stands 5ft. above ground level with a width of 18 inches & depth of 8 inches, and is NOT a gatepost or cattle 'rubbing stone’. On one face (much worn) is a boss with arms radiating from it like ... Old Stone Crosses Mon, 24 Aug 2009 13:39:59 GMT http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/old-stone-crosses-f8/pleasington-standing-stone-cross--t32.htm#130 http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/old-stone-crosses-f8/pleasington-standing-stone-cross--t32.htm http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/circle-standing-stones-f2/standing-stone-on-wigan-to-ribchester-roman-road-t31.htm lowergate Standing Stone on Wigan to Ribchester Roman road Today I found a standing stone on a line between Causeway Farm, Riley Green & Causway Farm at Mellor Brook. The stone stands 5ft AGL and is NOT a gatepost or cattle 'rubbing stone' . On one face (much worn) is a boss with arms radiating from it like a cross. It is 1 forearm wide and a hand's deep. I have looked on the OS maps back to 1850 & find no field or other division there. The stone stands above Alum Scar & below Close ... Circle & Standing Stones Sat, 22 Aug 2009 21:14:56 GMT http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/circle-standing-stones-f2/standing-stone-on-wigan-to-ribchester-roman-road-t31.htm#127 http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/circle-standing-stones-f2/standing-stone-on-wigan-to-ribchester-roman-road-t31.htm http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/prehistoric-rock-art-f3/ladder-markings-t22.htm erraticdave Hello, and many thanks for allowing me to engage with others, in pursuit of my growing obsession with ancient rock art. I suspect that like many people who come to take an interest in cup and ring, my head is buzzing with quasi theoretical speculation, most of which even I know, is most likely garbage. HOWEVER ... Looking at the spirals and concentric circles around many cups, I am drawn toward an idea which I know I share with many, that such patterns may represent radial activity, such ... Prehistoric Rock Art Sun, 19 Jul 2009 13:49:27 GMT http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/prehistoric-rock-art-f3/ladder-markings-t22.htm#94 http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/prehistoric-rock-art-f3/ladder-markings-t22.htm http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/strange-archaeologies-f11/prehistoric-rock-and-roll-t11.htm Viclin I saw this page on the beeb website about Simon Thorne's recreation of what our hairy cousins might have boogied down to. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/7874415.stm Of course it (like most prehistoric recreations) is just conjecture but music must have been part of their culture and every culture on our branch of the homo tree since then. And sport too. Surely they played games? I wonder what they were like? I quite liked the track. Maybe I have a few 'hairy' genes! Strange Archaeologies Sun, 08 Feb 2009 19:34:09 GMT http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/strange-archaeologies-f11/prehistoric-rock-and-roll-t11.htm#36 http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/strange-archaeologies-f11/prehistoric-rock-and-roll-t11.htm http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/old-stone-crosses-f8/cossses-holy-wells-of-lancashire-t24.htm lowergate
This is a primary reference source for any study of ancient wells (most pre-Christian) & crosses in former Historic County Of Lancashire.]]> Old Stone Crosses Thu, 23 Jul 2009 09:44:39 GMT http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/old-stone-crosses-f8/cossses-holy-wells-of-lancashire-t24.htm#96 http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/old-stone-crosses-f8/cossses-holy-wells-of-lancashire-t24.htm http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/prehistoric-rock-art-f3/when-looking-at-cup-ring-merked-stones-bear-the-following-examples-in-mind-t23.htm lowergate RE: Star Delph Quarry, Great Harewood & 'Giants Footprints, Deerstones Quarry, Pendle. Fossil tree roots in Star Delph (Harper Clough Quarry) The rocks here were formed during the Carboniferous Period some 310 million years ago. At that time, this part of the Earth stood in tropical latitudes. The area formed part of a large river delta system similar to the modern day Mississippi Delta. Powerful rivers carried large volumes of sand and mud, derived from the erosion of a large ... Prehistoric Rock Art Wed, 22 Jul 2009 08:30:10 GMT http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/prehistoric-rock-art-f3/when-looking-at-cup-ring-merked-stones-bear-the-following-examples-in-mind-t23.htm#95 http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/prehistoric-rock-art-f3/when-looking-at-cup-ring-merked-stones-bear-the-following-examples-in-mind-t23.htm http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/shamanism-f19/shamans-in-britain-t15.htm Mikki Does anybody know of any 'old' shaman Living in Britain? Shamanism Tue, 10 Mar 2009 21:47:02 GMT http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/shamanism-f19/shamans-in-britain-t15.htm#59 http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/shamanism-f19/shamans-in-britain-t15.htm http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/prehistoric-rock-art-f3/cup-marked-stone-in-seaham-church-query-t6.htm Admin Howdo folks! Hope some of you more 'northern' rock-art freaks might be able to tell us a bit more about this one. I was going thru some of mi old journals t'other week & found a reference in an old Antiquity journal (1924) to what's described as a church altar slab with "a number of cup-markings of two sizes, which have been taken to imply a prehistoric origin." The altar-stone is in St. Mary's church, Seaham, nr Sunderland. A quick scan thru Mr Beckensall's stuff ... Prehistoric Rock Art Mon, 02 Feb 2009 15:40:06 GMT http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/prehistoric-rock-art-f3/cup-marked-stone-in-seaham-church-query-t6.htm#7 http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/prehistoric-rock-art-f3/cup-marked-stone-in-seaham-church-query-t6.htm http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/forthcoming-events-f16/a-wander-on-a-sunday-on-the-moors-t16.htm Mikki Anybody up for a wander on Sunday's in Yorkshire? Forthcoming Events Tue, 10 Mar 2009 22:09:14 GMT http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/forthcoming-events-f16/a-wander-on-a-sunday-on-the-moors-t16.htm#61 http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/forthcoming-events-f16/a-wander-on-a-sunday-on-the-moors-t16.htm http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/queries-or-requests-f18/cock-crowing-stone-t20.htm andy_h A'rite Paul, long time no, er... email! Good to see that you've got this together. Good work that man! A little while back, while out on one of my photo trips, I happened across the Cock Crowing Stone on Meltham Moor. Just wondered if you had any info on this, as it seems almost impossible to find any folklore or otherwise attached to it. Also, if you want to use any of my pics, Ilkley Moor and the like, feel very welcome to just rip 'em off TMA. Cheers, Andy Queries or Requests Mon, 27 Apr 2009 18:46:59 GMT http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/queries-or-requests-f18/cock-crowing-stone-t20.htm#71 http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/queries-or-requests-f18/cock-crowing-stone-t20.htm http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/books-wanted-books-for-sale-f15/book-wanted-megalithic-rings-by-alexander-thom-t7.htm Admin Does anyone, on Earth, have a spare copy, or knows where I can buy a copy, of Thom, Thom & Burl's book, Megalithic Rings (BAR: Oxford 1980)? I'll pay good money for it, if anyone can get a copy, in any condition!

If you can help out, email me at megalithix@gmail.com ]]> Books Wanted - Books for Sale Mon, 02 Feb 2009 16:04:55 GMT http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/books-wanted-books-for-sale-f15/book-wanted-megalithic-rings-by-alexander-thom-t7.htm#8 http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/books-wanted-books-for-sale-f15/book-wanted-megalithic-rings-by-alexander-thom-t7.htm http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/other-archaeological-remains-f9/stone-rows-t21.htm PeteG Apart from Avebury and Wales where would be the nearest stone row heading north from Wiltshire?
PeteG]]> Other Archaeological Remains Tue, 05 May 2009 23:44:22 GMT http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/other-archaeological-remains-f9/stone-rows-t21.htm#79 http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/other-archaeological-remains-f9/stone-rows-t21.htm http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/prehistoric-rock-art-f3/derbyshire-ra-t19.htm megadread ]]> Prehistoric Rock Art Tue, 07 Apr 2009 13:10:27 GMT http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/prehistoric-rock-art-f3/derbyshire-ra-t19.htm#67 http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/prehistoric-rock-art-f3/derbyshire-ra-t19.htm http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/prehistoric-rock-art-f3/nearest-ra-to-wessex-t18.htm PeteG (the most underwhelming RA I have ever seen said Hob)
I am wondering where the nearest piece of RA is if I travelled north?

PeteG]]> Prehistoric Rock Art Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:23:27 GMT http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/prehistoric-rock-art-f3/nearest-ra-to-wessex-t18.htm#64 http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/prehistoric-rock-art-f3/nearest-ra-to-wessex-t18.htm http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/cairns-tombs-tumuli-f6/silbury-hill-2009-reports-t5.htm PeteG the Silbury hill conservation project 2007-8.
Silbury Hill reports 2009

PeteG]]> Cairns, Tombs & Tumuli Mon, 02 Feb 2009 01:39:57 GMT http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/cairns-tombs-tumuli-f6/silbury-hill-2009-reports-t5.htm#6 http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/cairns-tombs-tumuli-f6/silbury-hill-2009-reports-t5.htm http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/books-wanted-books-for-sale-f15/major-megalithic-geometry-work-going-very-cheap-t14.htm Admin You might not all be into Alexander Thom, but his work was superb and the huge book, Records in Stone: Papers in Memory of Alexander Thom (Cambridge Uni Press) is on eBay for a bloody fiver! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RECORDS-IN-STONE-PAPERS-OF-ALEXANDER-THOM-1988-1ST-ED_W0QQitemZ190289521136QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Books_NonFictionBooks_NonFictionBooks_SM?hash=item190289521136&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1229|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318 I paid the full whack for it when ... Books Wanted - Books for Sale Thu, 26 Feb 2009 16:34:08 GMT http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/books-wanted-books-for-sale-f15/major-megalithic-geometry-work-going-very-cheap-t14.htm#56 http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/books-wanted-books-for-sale-f15/major-megalithic-geometry-work-going-very-cheap-t14.htm