Andy Burnham's Blog, page 172

Pathfoot Stone

A standing stone in the grounds of the University of Stirling. The photo shows it ground lit to present a different point of view - as if lit by fires - to simulate the lighting of the past. According to the plaque at its base the former village of Pathfoot was formed around the base of this stone, where cattle fairs were held. It has subsequently had a very chequered history, having been broken several times and at one point was removed entirely, but has now been happily restored.

Temple of Men Askaenos

The Temple of Men Askaenos dates from the middle of the 2nd century BCE. It is situated on a hill 3.5 km south east of Pisidian Antioch and modern Yalvaç in Isparta Province, Turkey. It measures 25 by 13 metres and originally had 11 by 6 Ionic columns .

Ballygilbert

Fourteen 150m tall wind turbines are planned for the ridge of Scawt Hill close to this standing stone and other sites in the area, details in the comments on our page.. Near the top of Ballygilbert Hill (300 metres), and offering fine views over the North Channel to Scotland, close to the “Ulster Way” footpath, this small (1.5 metres high) but well-sited standing-stone is remarkable for its unmistakeably phallic form.

Cairns East of Cader Idris

Cader Idris is a mountain that's very popular with walkers and outdoor pursuit enthusiasts, hence the multitude of conical walker cairns that litter the environment. There are notices encouraging visitors not to create or add to the cairns but they still do sadly.

Bailiehill Fort

Hillfort in Dumfries and Galloway. Canmore says: The sequence of construction of the defences is both complex and imperfectly understood, but the first recognisable phase appears to have comprised a roughly oval settlement formed by an enclosure measuring about 78m from NNE to SSW by 50m transversely within a rampart which has been reduced to a thick stony bank.

Hrachov Menhir 1

About eight years ago I took a trip for the first time to locate the menhir of Hrachov which is mentioned in the book "Stone orld" written by Mr Bartl. I found a really nice stone and I posted it though I can remember I had some doubts whether I had found the proper stone. After visiting the place last week I have to say I was indeed mistaken. The true menhir of Hrachov can be found here, about 500m SE from the stone which confused me.

The Cochno Stone

The Cochno Stone and Faifley Rocks! an online talk with the history of the stone and all the latest on the project with Dr Kenny Brophy, available now to watch. Kenny Brophy / The Urban Prehistorian writes: In 2015 we opened up a trial trench to examine a prehistoric site, on the fringe of Glasgow, that was buried 51 years ago beneath a 1m layer of soil and turf. The site is called the Cochno Stone and it is one of the most spectacular and extensive panels of prehistoric rock-art in Britain. In 2016 the Cochno Stone was uncovered for a few days and received some well deserved media attention. It has since been re-covered so is not currently visible. In future it is hoped to be able to fund a replica on site.

Commondale Moor Stone Circle

A stone circle situated on a south west facing slope with a double stone row leading from it. The row measures 34m long, including 7 small and medium-sized stones. The row is orientated ESE to WNW and stands in the vicinity of several cairns and a prehistoric field system. There are doubts concerning the identity of this circle and row hinging around the fact that stones in the area have been interfered with.

Weston Park Museum

The Barrow Knight and the Search for the Anglo-Saxons: Thomas Bateman’s Early Medieval Archaeology - a talk by Prof Howard M R Williams, and see the comments on our page for lots more video talks from Sheffield Museums Live to watch.. Museum in Sheffield with prehistoric artefacts including Bronze Age urns and rock art from the Peak District (Derbyshire) and beyond. There are also many Early Medieval finds including the Benty Grange helmet and fabulous gold jewellery from various barrow excavations. Most result from the 19th-century barrow-diggings commissioned and/or directed by the "Barrow Knight" Thomas Bateman.

The Goldstone

Megaliths and Folklore in Brighton and Hove by Kevin Groves: The Goldstone and Hove Circle, see the comments on our page along with more from 3rd Stone Issues 41 and 42 which are now scanned and available to read. Natural Stones - including the remnants of a possible stone circle - in East Sussex. Situated in the south-western corner of Hove Park. Legend has it the stone dropped onto the site whilst the Devil was digging his dyke in the Downs to the north.