NORTHERN EARTH MAGAZINE issue 28 Winter 2011

The current edition of the Northern Earth magazine issue 128 Winter 2011 is still available at certain outlets. In this issue we look at Tracking beasts through rock art, European sacred sites, Origins of the Christmas tree and Recreating megalithic geometry and, much more. A very well-written quarterly magazine that is published from 10 Jubilee Street, Mytholmroyd, Hebden Bridge, W.Yorks. Northern Earth online :- www.northernearth.co.uk

Ey up Ray!

Pray tell - who's written the article on rock art? And wot's it suggesting, or trying to say?

Its an article written by Simon Crook called 'Till The Cows Come Home' 1. Towards a Natural History of Megaliths. Well written article by Mr Crook looking at animal rock carvings near the Cow and Calf, Ilkley, in Wales at Buwch a'r Lio, Ceredigion, The White Cow of Crichie, Buchan, Scotland, and Pedra do Mouros, Galicia, and other sites. The author suggests these carvings were made to aid the milk giving properties of these animals - from which "milking" legends have arisen at sites such as Mitchell's Fold and Callanish stone circles and eleswhere. The author says "This confluence of stone, water and animals in these narratives is a discernible element in a wide array of rock-art traditions worldwide". Nothing to worry about Paul, this is a very interesting and, well-written article, that will be continued in the Spring issue. Get yourself a copy. Some noteable authors write for the magazine including Nick Ford, Mike Haigh and John Palmer. There is also a 'Having Your Say' section with letters from the likes of Nigel Pennick. You will have heard of him, I'm sure.