http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/prehistoric-rock-art-f3/-t1.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:25:46 GMT 10 http://i83.servimg.com/u/f83/14/23/37/02/swasti10.jpg http://northernantiquarian.forumotion.net/prehistoric-rock-art-f3/-t1.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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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