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Oppagne Menhirs

Five menhirs found in the fields nearby were re-erected beside the Dolmen d'Oppagne (Weris II)

Cercle Historique

The Maison des Mégalithes is the "centre of gravity" of the megalithic field of Wéris. A total of 27 megaliths have been listed so far. The first ones were discovered / unearthed / identified by chance at the end of the 19th century and early 20th century ; a second wave of discoveries are thanks to Pr. Hélène Danthine after WWII.

New Book: Stone Circle Calendars: A New Understanding by Jack Morris-Eyton

Jack Morris-Eyton was an active contributor to Megalithic Portal for many years before his death in 2011. His research, with many additional contributions from David Smyth, has been brought together and just published by his eldest daughter in a new book, Stone Circle Calendars: A New Understanding. The book has over 240 photographs and illustrations, including many of Jack’s own and is on sale now.

Cutler Mound Group

Three mounds total are housed in Waukesha city park, Wisconsin. The mounds are degraded but still visible. The historical marker reads, "This and the two adjacent mounds were built for burials probably by the prehistoric Woodland Indians. They perhaps began entering Wisconsin about 2000 BC and lived here until modern times.

Standing Stone near Tyconel Farm

A fine standing stone about 5.5 feet high in a field close to the junction of Feidr Brenin and the A487 just west of Newport, Pembrokeshire. Access is through a gate opposite the entrance to Hendre Farm, keep to the right alongside a stream then through a gateway to another field. The stone can be clearly seen with Dinas Head in the background.

Savatra

An excavation in the heart of the ancient city of Savatra in central Turkey unveiled a remarkable altar that promises to illuminate the long-forgotten aspects of life in this ancient metropolis. An ancient Greek inscription on the altar has been translated, showing the altar was a donation to the theatre by an organization or dynasty named 'Aurelia,' which was situated in the region. More details in the comment below

D'Arcy Stones 2

Three large standing stones can be found on the way down to Clifden Castle, Co. Galway. John D´Arcy the founder of Clifden town erected them, while building his castle 200 years ago. He was a romantic chap, so wanted to have his own megalithic monuments in his park. The site and view is very beautiful and enchanting.

Roman Ford (Gargrave)

In 1967 a rare intact Roman ford was uncovered while work was being carried out to clear the river. Roman coins were found on the site which enabled it to be dated to around AD 81-96.

Slawenburg Stolpe

A hillfort and many other archeological finds confirm a settlement of slavic Ukrani people dated from the 7th to 12th/13th century CE. In medieval times a tower castle was built on the location of the hillfort.

Carreg Moel y Llys

Alan has found this unusual site with what looks lie a capstone resting on smaller boulders with a drystone boundary wall running tight up to it - what do you make of it?. Situated to the south of the B4410 that links Maentwrog with Rhyd this stone feature lies close to an ancient boundary wall. Gwynedd Archaeological Trust (GAT) has identified a nearby prehistoric field system and small enclosure but this feature has not attracted any apparent archaeological interest specifically. However, it's an interesting looking feature that may or may not have served a previous historic purpose.