100 most recent Comments View latest 1000  RSS Version of this feed1. Stroudhenge by TimPrevett Will have to investigate, largely based nearby foreseeably - will see what I can find!... 2. Re: Wester Yard Houses Souterrain by TheCaptain thank you... 3. Re: Wester Yard Houses Souterrain by Anonymous 004508 Incorrect location given as 004518... 4. Re: Wester Yard Houses Souterrain by Anonymous This site is marked on os about 1km south of where its shown on megalithic portal, on the next road south at wester Yard houses. The entrance is under a field wall and the passage about 10ft undergrou... 5. Re: Moorgate Menhir by bishop_pam At a glance it would appear that Moorgate Stone is a solitary stone in the middle of a field but you soon realise that it is much, much more. Alongside it is a rough patch of land with two more uprigh... 6. Re: Geel Skov Skåltegn 5 by NeolithicFanatic Ja det er det. Mange tak for hjælpen :)... 7. Re: Carn y Defaid North by DavidHoyle The Sheep Cairn...... 8. Re: Farley Moor Stone - the forestry here is now cleared by Cazkins Visit the stone. Consider what destruction the planned application for cabins some of which will be two story all of which will have a hot tub, will have on the whole of this small forest. Consider wh... 9. Re: Farley Moor Stone by Cazkins Watch the time team video. They are pretty convinced it’s part of a larger complex as it’s now been dated to over 4000 years. Who would put the torch there? Who would keep it burning? ... 10. Re: Geel Skov Skåltegn 5 by Boeddel Hej NeolithicFanatic, jeg har flyttet billederne til "Geel Skov Skåltegn 3". Er alt korrekt nu? mvh Oliver... 11. Re: Geel Skov Skåltegn 5 by NeolithicFanatic Hi, is there any chance the pictures from this site can be moved to "Geel Skov Skåltegn 3"? I posted them to the wrong site back when I added them to the portal. Thanks :) ... 12. Re: Galboly Megalithic Tomb 1 by davidmorgan The Historic Environment map has three Megalithic Tombs there, in the Townland of Galboly Lower: ... 13. Re: Auchterarder by Anonymous Is this stone leaning at the correct angle to line up with the summer solstice? Could it be connected to a similar stone on St Agnes in the Scillies which also leans to the east? Zillahrichards.com se... 14. Re: Galboly Megalithic Tomb 1 by Stone Free Yes this is the same tomb...the correct name for the tomb is Galboly Lower though... 15. Re: Galboly Megalithic Tomb 1 by TheCaptain Having just accepted this sitepage, I see it is very close to the site Galboly Upper. Are these the same place, and can one sitepage be deleted ? ... 16. Re: The Cave of the Scribing by Anonymous Hello! I'm heading to kerry today to find the cave. Do you have e exact directions to find it.... 17. Re: Magheramore by Stone Free The site shown in Ptarmigan's pics is Carnanbane Court Tomb, which is just off the Magheramore Road - exact location 54.89587, -6.95512. The location shown on the Meg Portal map is for Magher... 18. Re: Holy Well (Sempringham) by Anonymous The British Holy Wells website has a decent page on this well, with a few recent photos, ... 19. Re: St Julian's Well (Ludlow) by Anonymous There is a very informative page about St Julian's Well here, on the ... 20. Re: Can the naked eye see the curvature of the Earth? The Beachy Head Experiment by Anonymous Local historians think this mound was actually the base of a windmill, rather than a tumulus, which could explain its exceptional size.... 21. Re: Picture Rock Petroglyphs by Marcia Following your instructions, I have tried posting three of my photos of the site I created for Picture Rocks Petroglyphs. Today I tried for the third time. I have resized this time. What am I doing... 22. Re: Llyn-y-Tarw by Rthoyle Visit report of Saturday 29 March 2025 submitted by Robert Hoyle. This was a difficult site to survey but worth the trip. Access from the south, I had permission to park in the caravan park to the sou... 23. Re: Llyn-y-Tarw by Anonymous Visited Llyn y Tarw Stone Circle on Saturday 29 March 2025, saw the partial eclipse of the sun which was very apt ! The circle coordinates are wrong, the correct coordinates are 52.5675935, -3.4388832... 24. Re: Grasmere - Far Easedale by DBH On a walk today, up Far Easedale then back to Grasmere along the tops from Calf Crag to Helm Crag... took photos of the site... looks very circular, and rather obviously an interesting site. However, ... 25. Re: Carreg y Defaid by DavidHoyle Also many thanks to Sarah for the photo and location.... 26. Re: Llyn-y-Tarw by TheCaptain Done, thanks... 27. Re: Morfa Abererch by TheCaptain Done, thank you... 28. Re: Morfa Abererch by DavidHoyle Can we please update the location so it is not in the sea? The correct location should be 52.89580556 -4.36121972 or SH 41261 35763. The stone is going to be in the sea very soon... 29. Re: Llyn-y-Tarw by DavidHoyle The location is quite a bit out at present (~350m) and hence is tricky to find. Can we please correct to SO0257197614 or 52.5675935, -3.4388832? Thanks, David Hoyle... 30. Re: Bleasdale by Ken79 Looking to research a ley line has anyone done any dowsing here?... 31. Re: Rifferswil Jungalbis by Megalithic89 With this row of stones, I have to break the myth. It's not from prehistoric times. The stone wall was built in 1790 by the municipality of Unter-Rifferswil. There's a deed in the state archives.... 32. Re: Cupstone Slab Tarzens by Stonegps Hi, in Autum 23 we started together with the University of Innsbruck-Archeolocial Dep. the evacuation of this cupstones in Tarzens/Ellbögen/Tyrol. In the end of this work we foun... 33. Mammoths used as food and building resources paper by Andy B Mammoths used as food and building resources by Neanderthals: Zooarchaeological study applied to layer 4, Molodova I Considering Neanderthal subsistence, the use of mammoth resources h... 34. Trouble on't moor by Blingo_von_Trumpenstein These people are trying to stop the 75 log cabin development that is planned for near this ancient sacred complex. Please help to stop this desecration of our heritage. It is ours. ... 35. Førslev Maglehøj Langdysse Street View by Andy B ... 36. Re: Complexo Megalítico do Rego da Murta Video by AlexandraFigueiredo The correct name is Antas de Rego da Murta. O nome correto é Antas de Rego da Murta.... 37. Re: Picture Rock Petroglyphs by Anne T Corrected. Any issues, just leave another comment on this site page. Thanks for the update. ... 38. Re: Picture Rock Petroglyphs by Marcia Pls correct spelling in first sentence to “Petroglyphs”( NOT “Petrographys”)... 39. Re: Spitzenroda by Janek This is the right position of the "Leichenstein" aka "Teufelstein" --> 51.4387033N, 12.9710700E ... 40. Re: Menhir de Toulifault by Cailin The tourist site of Mettray This is a link mentions that this standing stone (Le Menhir de Petit-Mouré, close to Toutlifaut) is g... 41. New Time Team investigate the Farley Moor Stone by Blingo_von_Trumpenstein Excellent new time team on youtube: In this episode, the Time Team Expedition Crew—Lawrence, Naomi, Derek, Hilde, and a small group of volunteers—head to Farley Moor, Derbyshire, just outsid... 42. Re: Cairnderry by markj99 Visited 24.03.25: On my return visit, I found Cairnderry in an improved condition: The kerb of the cairn was discernible and the exposed chambers in the centre of the cairn were free from vegetation. ... 43. Re: Great North Museum by Andy B Hello Anne, I think adding the Hancock to all the photo names and pages along with the other suffixes would make the titles too wordy. Really not necessary. Thanks though. ... 44. Re: Great North Museum by Anne T Hi, Andy, The GNM has three separate pages: 1. the 'catch all' page, for the museum in general, http://ww... 45. Re: Great North Museum by Andy B Thanks, to rename the page we would also have to rename all the photos so I'll keep as is for now. Have added as alternative. ... 46. Re: Southeast Archaeological Center threatened with closure due to Trump cuts by Andy B This is not entirely unprecedented unfortunately and was fended off previously. Get involved! See this article in our archive from 2003: US National Park Service May Axe its Archaeologists in 'O... 47. Southeast Archaeological Center threatened with closure due to Trump cuts by Andy B The Southeast Archaeological Center, home to more than eight million artifacts in Tallahassee, could be closing its doors soon due to President Trump’s recent federal spending cuts. The c... 48. Re: Great North Museum by Anonymous Please note that the correct name for this institution is Great North Museum: Hancock. ... 49. Re: Directions to Balker Moor N by markj99 Directions: Take the A77 Ayr road E out of Stranraer. After c. 2 miles continue past the A751 Dumfries junction for c. 0.3 mile. Take the right turn onto an unsigned single track road. Stay on this ro... 50. Re: Easter Clune 1 by enorm Should the reference be to either "Clava type" or "Clava style" rather than just Clava for these specific Stones?... 51. Längholz Schalenstein by Megalithic89 The location of this stone is 47.139261 N 7.273632 E. I can highly recommend the homepage made by Lorenz Hurni where he shows all the cup mark stones and erratics in the Biel Längholz aerea, wi... 52. Längholz Dachsenstein by Megalithic89 The location of this stone is 47.134945 N 7.273329 E. I can highly recommend the homepage made by Lorenz Hurni where he shows all the cup mark stones and erratics in the Biel Längholz aerea, wi... 53. Längholz Heidenstein by Megalithic89 This glacial erratic is even marked on the official Swiss maps geo.admin.ch. Its location is 47.135140 N 7.272768 E. It measures 11,4 x 8,6 x 2,9 m and has an inscription "Heidenstein 1872".... 54. Re: Farley Moor Stone by Anonymous Now thought to be part of a bronze age complex: www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5y06r662jzo... 55. Re: Carnac Plage menhir by TheCaptain Streetview ... 56. Re: Balker Moor S by Andy B Fixed, thanks!... 57. Re: Koningsheuvel by nvermaas More accurate: 51.99543N, 5.79514E [It has been corrected. Thanks / Admin] ... 58. Re: Directions to Balker Moor S by markj99 My route to Balker S Cairn has been modified to avoid the boggiest ground on the forest edge. The new route can be viewed on ... 59. Re: Balker Moor S by markj99 EDS Why is the symbol green when there are pictures on the page? Mark... 60. Re: North Leigh Roman Villa Open Days 2023 by Anonymous I got stuck in the hypocaust here very briefly in the 1980s. Happy memories.... 61. Østerballe Runddysse Street View (just!) by Andy B This would be the view from the bus by the look of it - see the caption to Vishap's photo above - well spotted all! ... 62. Re: Menhir de Jacournassy by LaDragonne Désolé : je ne viens que maintenant de voir votre question de 2020. L'emplacement initial (1ère et 2ème photos) est dans la boucle de la RD 45. N43.43522° E2.08526° Ensuite, la ... 63. Re: Menhir de Jacournassy by LaDragonne Il porte l'inscription gravée "Chemin du Montagnet 1863" et a la forme caractéristique des menhirs de "balisage" : une face plate et une bombée, un côté tranché verticalement. So... 64. Re: Menhirs des Lattes by LaDragonne Cet ensemble mégalithique a été déplacé (!) en bordure du chemin communal suite au remembrement des champs cultivés. N43.47795° E2.03706°... 65. Re: Treen Barrows by MikeAttwell The chamber is not aligned on Carn Galva. Rather the chamber faces NNW towards the coast and may have been aligned on the Gurnards Head. The opening description state the tomb is Neolithic. However a ... 66. Rare Neolithic Obsidian Mirror Manufacturing Hub by davidmorgan A recent study has applied a techno-functional approach to investigate the production and use of obsidian mirrors found at Tepecik Çiftlik, a significant archaeological site in Anatolia. Obsidian has... 67. Re: Ballach-a-Heathry on Google Maps by markj99 ... 68. Re: Ballach-a-Heathry by markj99 Visited 19.03.25 When I revisited Ballach-a-Heathry Cairn on 19.03.25, the large field clearance stones had been removed, leaving a grassy plateau sloping S-N. The perimeter of the cairn wa... 69. Re: Lilbourn Mound by Anonymous In reference to the mound near new Madrid mo. The statement that the school was built on top of several other mounds may be historically accurate, it however was farm land for at least 70. Years befo... 70. Re: Crosland Moor Holy Well by Anonymous Smashing spot, one of the best hidden and tranquil areas around and just 10 minutes walk from the centre of Milnsbridge. I'd love to know a bit more about the quarry workers and building of this well.... 71. Rances Schalensteine by Megalithic89 The stones were found in 1945 at a site of prehistoric artefacts or at a prehistoric settlement. As the site was already used as a quarry, nothing convincing could be said about the site's previous us... 72. Re: Boblainy Street View by Andy B ... 73. Re: Forrest Cottage by PeteCrane5 This is not shown on Historic Environment Scotland or Highland Historic Environment as a ancient monument ..... more likely to be clearance of stones from the field?... 74. Re: Burham's 4000 years of history revealed. by Andy B Geophysical surveys of the Burham causewayed enclosure have shown that it consists of two closely spaced concentric ditches, with a wide gap on the east side, surrounding an ov... 75. Addington Long Barrow Updated Street View by Andy B maps.app.goo.gl/qFScHEzuHqnJcLvC8 ... 76. Re: Kit's Coty. by Andy B Kit’s Coty House, located in an elevated position just below the chalk escarpment, is a tall sarsen-built chamber consisting of three orthostats in an H-shaped arrangement wi... 77. Re: Cult Temple at Venta Silurum by TAlanJones Absolutely not Gwynedd. Apologies!... 78. Re: Cult Temple at Venta Silurum by DavidHoyle I think this is in Monmouthshire and certainly not Gwynedd. Thanks, David... 79. Re: Carnedd Rhys Goch by wmh The photographs for this site are actually of Llyn Gloyw Bach cairn, which is located at SJ17023548. Clwyd and Powys Archaeological Trust PRN 101026.... 80. Re: St Mary's Well (Penwortham) by cactus_chris SD 5235928836 The Google Earth Pin is located too far south. Should be half way up Church Avenue, not on Liverpool Road. ... 81. Re: Hügelgrab Stegelitz 1 by Anonymous Wirklich tolle Bilder. Danks fürs uploaden.... 82. Re: Menhirdenkmal Krosigk by Anonymous Tolle Bilder. Danke fürs uploaden.... 83. Re: Planwydd Helyg Standing Stone Street View by DavidHoyle Hi, Location of the stone is somewhat out. Can we please move to 52.700135, -3.996643 or SH 65178 13255. Current position is about 20m out down the side of the hill. Thanks,... 84. Re: Carreg y Big (Arthog) by DavidHoyle Could we correct the position - it is a bit off at present and should be more like 52.705673, -3.981956 or SH 66188 13844. Thanks, David... 85. Re: Dalnacabaig by Anonymous I know this site well as i live in dalnacabaig. There are numerous robbed and semi intact tumuli in a rough circle here by the river. They occupy an old raised river terrace. One is almost ploughed ou... 86. Re: Schälchenstein Pehlitzwerder by Boeddel Many thanks Martin. I am always surprised and so happy when I find a new one. Considering the hours I spend searching and the days I don't find anything, the search is not really that successful. But ... 87. Re: Stonehenge Astronomy from Alun Salt by Anonymous Just watched this on THAT'S TV 14/3/25 or 3.14 (π day). A shame foamhenge got ruined by the weather. ... 88. Re: Fitzhugh Mounds by stonetracker Video commentary on the Fitzhugh site, with a better view of Mound B: photos.app.goo.gl/iRXoGRBSt3Z3ogWL9... 89. Re: Schälchenstein Pehlitzwerder by Martin_L Great discovery again! Super images and documentation also. ... 90. Re: Schälchenstein Pehlitzwerder by Boeddel I have just been informed from the office that this stone was still unknown. We were looking for another known cup stone on the peninsula. Based on a photo from an article from the 1980s, we knew that... 91. Re: Werneth Low (Hyde) by Anonymous This may be a little late, but I came across this post whilst trying to find out the location of London Road as I like to document sites of reported historical hauntings. There's a great book, Shadows... 92. Re: Julice Mound by stonetracker On the "flat" cemetery area, approaching the western end of the mound: photos.app.goo.gl/LjGAGfK5PDV4GGER8... 93. Re: Julice Mound by stonetracker Video commentary on Julice Mound: photos.app.goo.gl/zRfX8VMuod2svesB6 On second thought, I'm not... 94. Re: Langcombe South by Bladup This sitepage (and it's photo's) is of the same site as www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=14929 (It's 13m away and b... 95. Re: St Augustine's Abbey Standing Stone by Andy B The abbey of St Augustine, Canterbury A History of the County of Kent: Volume 2. Originally published by Victoria County History, London, 1926. ... 96. Re: Transylvania Mound by stonetracker Another video angle taken from west of the site at a long distance due to parking issues, which makes it difficult to distinguish the mounds. For that reason the audio is not correct. On further revi... 97. Re: Transylvania Mound by stonetracker Video commentary on site, with putative shots of Mounds E, F, and G. All of these were affected by farm construction. Mound A lurks behind the large quonset hut: ... 98. Re: La Salle Street Mound by stonetracker Video commentary on the site: photos.app.goo.gl/Cy5iz2vQHuG9zsdj7... 99. Re: Schicker Mound Guide by stonetracker Video commentary on the site: photos.app.goo.gl/ZiHYz1x3muD8CiGH8... 100. Revised chronologies for Flagstones and Alington Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset by Andy B Revised chronologies for Flagstones and Alington Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset Published online by Cambridge University Press: 06 March 2025 A shift towards constructing large circu... |