Andy Burnham's Blog, page 75

Wyke Down henge

Two Henges in Dorset, excavated in 1983-4 and 1996. Although they were constructed as a series of pits, the causeways between the pits are very low, indicating that it was a continuous ditch rather than a series of separate pits.

Ishibotokeyama

Three groups of stone setting on a slope in a mystic wood on Honshū island. A ritual is still carried out at this site at the beginning of March, women are prohibited to enter the sacred wood.

Ishi-no-Hōden Kofun

Was this megalithic tomb ever covered in soil? We think not as its unique construction would not have been appreciated. See also Ishibutai Kofun http://www.megalithic.co.uk/article.p..., which was also not covered with earth, it seems. This question also applies to many dolmens in Britain and Ireland.

Edgefield Mounds

The Edgefield site consists of three conical earthen mounds arranged on a northwest-southeast axis and extending roughly two thirds of a mile along a levee of the Mississippi River. The two largest mounds are roughly 20 feet in height, while the northwesternmost of the three is just under ten feet. Much of the surrounding soil has been removed from the site for use in levee construction, making the mounds appear taller than they originally were.

Østerskoven Runddysse 3

A very mossy megalitgrav (megalithic tomb) with a low mound of 0.4 x 8 x 8 meters. The chamber is coffin shaped. Two orthostats and a fallen capstone. Nine kerbstones visible.

Menhir de la Hune

A singular menhir in a small field approximately 2km from the village of Bazouges. It stands well over five meters in height and has various different lines and markings on its surface. I believe from local research that it was originally a polishing stone that was raised horizontally in the 1900s. Even on a cold spring morning it is an imposing stone in a good setting.

Hut Circle West of Moel Hebog

Situated on the western slopes of Moel Hebog this hut circle lies on a slight level on an otherwise sloping ground. It overlooks the moorland valley floor and the coast to the west. It is not very well preserved but retains some interesting features, such as a stone arc curving to the centre that may be an indication of a fireplace.

Gunwalloe Cliff Castle

Above beautiful Church Cove in Cornwall lie what look like large earthworks. Are the the remains of a Promontory Fort or Cliff Castle? Have a look at the photos on our page - what do you think?

Abadia del Sacromonte

This abbey in Andalucía houses caves where utter silence reigns. It is a mystery what they served for and how old they are. It is special to experience. In the last cave there is a special black stone with inscriptions.

Vingen

The battle is on to save this pristine prehistoric rock art from vast new quarry in Norway. Rock Art in Sogn og Fjordane, Norway. One of the best sites in Norway for petroglyphs is to be found in Vingen, a spectacular site located north of Bergen. In this case Mesolithic petroglyphs.