Sun Goddess Carving, Bidston Hill
Probably the oldest man-made feature on Bidston Hill is this four and a half foot long carving of the 'Sun Goddess' in a human crucificial form. Its name refers to the sun ray design at the feet, which point roughly towards the rising sun at midsummer. It appears to have been re-cut at some point in the past, but has retained much of its original detail. The origin of this carving is shrouded in mystery but it is believed to be Norse Irish in origin and it has been suggested that it could be as old as late 9th century.
Good description of carvings (5 in all) in BRIGANTIA, Guy Ragland Phillips. 1976. p.6. R&KP
Anyone fancy a visit sometime - can look at CALDERSTONES (Liverpool) at same time?
Probably the oldest man-made feature on Bidston Hill is this four and a half foot long carving of the 'Sun Goddess' in a human crucificial form. Its name refers to the sun ray design at the feet, which point roughly towards the rising sun at midsummer. It appears to have been re-cut at some point in the past, but has retained much of its original detail. The origin of this carving is shrouded in mystery but it is believed to be Norse Irish in origin and it has been suggested that it could be as old as late 9th century.
Good description of carvings (5 in all) in BRIGANTIA, Guy Ragland Phillips. 1976. p.6. R&KP
Anyone fancy a visit sometime - can look at CALDERSTONES (Liverpool) at same time?