http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/circle-standing-stones-f2/-t1.htm Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:29:49 GMT 10 http://i83.servimg.com/u/f83/14/23/37/02/swasti10.jpg http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/circle-standing-stones-f2/-t1.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/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/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/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/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/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/circle-standing-stones-f2/lost-circle-at-alderley-edge-cheshire-t13.htm Admin HI there - Can anyone help with this one? I was wandering thru some of my old journals in search of info on a certain well, when the following came to my attention in an article about the archaeo-remains near Alderley Edge: "Large Circle near Macclesfield Road - 'This circle, the largest at the Edge, and 30 yards in diameter, was levelled for agricultural requirements on Oct 15, 1904.'" It continues with brief info about the authors digging trenches to see if there ... Circle & Standing Stones Tue, 17 Feb 2009 19:35:16 GMT http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/circle-standing-stones-f2/lost-circle-at-alderley-edge-cheshire-t13.htm#49 http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/circle-standing-stones-f2/lost-circle-at-alderley-edge-cheshire-t13.htm