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Kilmar Tor North Propped Stone
Date Added: 17th Jun 2023
Site Type: Natural Stone / Erratic / Other Natural Feature
Country: England (Cornwall)
Visited: Yes on 8th Jun 2023. My rating: Condition 5 Ambience 4 Access 3
Kilmar Tor North Propped Stone submitted by dooclay on 24th Oct 2022. Site in England, Kilmar Tor N possible Propped Stone
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Log Text: With so many random stones scattered on Kilmar Tor, one could easily walk past this stone setting. I'm leaning towards the man-made monument rather than natural stone arrangement.
Davidstow Moor Barrow
Date Added: 14th Jun 2023
Site Type: Round Barrow(s)
Country: England (Cornwall)
Visited: Yes on 9th Jun 2023. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 5
Davidstow Moor Barrow submitted by dooclay on 11th Apr 2023. Missed this so many times travelling the area
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Log Text: Davidstow Moor Barrow is located on the NE corner of Davidstow Moor. Despite being adjacent to the Davidstow Airfield road there are so many millitary mounds on the moor that it is possible to drive past it.
Newpark Cross
Date Added: 14th Jun 2023
Site Type: Ancient Cross
Country: England (Cornwall)
Visited: Yes on 9th Jun 2023. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 3 Access 5
Newpark Cross submitted by dooclay on 30th Oct 2022. got around to getting my own photo of this cross now
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Log Text: New Park Cross is located c. 0.5 miles E of Davidstow Moor on the grass verge of a junction with New Park Farm. The Cross Head has a convincing weather-worn antique patina.
Altarnun Cross B
Date Added: 14th Jun 2023
Site Type: Ancient Cross
Country: England (Cornwall)
Visited: Yes on 9th Jun 2023. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 3 Access 5
Altarnun Cross B submitted by dooclay on 11th Apr 2023. The Cross is built into a wall just past the first right leaving Altanun towards Fowey Moor
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Log Text: The Short Cross is located c. 500 yards N of Altarnun at the start of a narrow lane leading to Tresibbett. I had to clear away vegetation to find the broken cross head embedded in the base of a stone wall.
Prior's Cross
Date Added: 21st May 2023
Site Type: Ancient Cross
Country: England (Cornwall)
Visited: Yes on 16th Oct 2013. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 3 Access 5
Prior's Cross submitted by Thorgrim on 5th Nov 2004. Unusual Fleur de Lys symbols on both sides of this cross at the strangely named village of Washaway
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Log Text: I have driven past Washaway cross many times while visiting Cornwall. The tall slender cross has an antique weather worn patina.
Black Loch Crannog
Date Added: 13th May 2023
Site Type: Crannog
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 30th Sep 2019. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 3 Access 4
Black Loch Crannog submitted by Creative Commons on 17th Jul 2013. Crannog within the Castle Kennedy estate
Copyright Norman Caesar and licensed for reuse under the Creative Commons Licence.
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Log Text: A path runs along the W bank of Black Loch in the grounds of Lochinch Castle Estate. There is in truth not much to see beyond a wooded island however there is plenty to explore in Castle Kennedy Gardens.
Ballageich Hill
Date Added: 5th May 2023
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (East Renfrewshire)
Visited: Yes on 2nd May 2023. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 4
Ballageich Hill submitted by markj99 on 5th May 2023. Ballageich Hill Cairn viewed from W.
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Log Text: When I was young, the B764 Eaglesham Moor road was one of the shortest routes from Ayr to Edinburgh. In fact I climbed up to the cairn several times in my pre-antequarian days failing to recognise a cairn. The cairn is built on a natural viewpoint with an adjacent lay-by. It is therefore all the more surprising that the site has not been already posted on TMP. Since the construction of a dual carriageway to East Kilbride from the A77, the Eaglesham moor road has become a cycle-friendly scenic alternative route to East Kilbride. It is altogether a more peaceful place to linger now.
Cuff Hill
Date Added: 5th May 2023
Site Type: Chambered Cairn
Country: Scotland (North Ayrshire)
Visited: Yes on 14th Jul 2021. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 3
Cuff Hill submitted by markj99 on 15th Jul 2021. Central W Chamber of Cuff Hill Cairn viewed from NE.
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Log Text: Cuff Hill Cairn is not easy to find, however there are extensive stone chamber and passage remains making your efforts worthwhile. Detailed directions to the cairn are posted in a comment on the site page.
Galabraes
Date Added: 25th Apr 2023
Site Type: Standing Stone (Menhir)
Country: Scotland (West Lothian)
Visited: Yes on 22nd Apr 2023. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 3
Galabraes submitted by postman on 11th Nov 2012. Site in West Lothian Scotland
Galabraes standing stone, it's not far from Cairnpapple and very close to the road, how com no-ones posted on here before
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Log Text: Galabraes E Standing Stone is on the left side of the narrow road approaching Cairnpapple Hill. I resolved to visit it on the way back. To paraphrase Charles Dickens, Galabraes is "A Tale of Two Stones": the E Standing Stone is a tall erect slab and the W broken stump on the edge of gorse bushes is a sad remnant of a standing stone. In fact, the gorse bushes are encroaching on W Galabraes stone so don't leave it too long. The condition rating of Galabraes E is 4 and Galabraes W is 2, hence the average rating of 3.
Cairnpapple Hill
Date Added: 25th Apr 2023
Site Type: Round Cairn
Country: Scotland (West Lothian)
Visited: Yes on 22nd Apr 2023. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 4
Cairnpapple Hill submitted by Anne T on 21st May 2017. View of the north side of the cairn, looking back towards the visitor centre and mast behind.
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Log Text: On approach there are so many features in Cairnpapple Hill Cairn it is hard to get your head around. After walking round for 30 minutes I managed to get a mental map of the phases of construction. The restoration may seem excessive to some but at least the concrete dome allows safe access to the central cists. It is currently £7.50 to visit during opening hours but I did spend a solitary hour investigating the many facets of the cairn.
Rosenannon Downs
Date Added: 17th Apr 2023
Site Type: Barrow Cemetery
Country: England (Cornwall)
Visited: Yes on 20th Feb 2023. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 3
Rosenannon Downs submitted by markj99 on 11th Mar 2023. Central Hollow of Rosenannon N Downs Barrow viewed from E.
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Log Text: Rosenannon N & Central Barrows are visible as prominent mounds on the N margin of Rosenannon Downs. You could easily walk past Rosenannon S Barrow without noticing it.
Windy Edge
Date Added: 11th Apr 2023
Site Type: Chambered Cairn
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 26th May 2012. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 1
Windy Edge submitted by Bladup on 26th May 2013. Windy Edge chambered cairn.
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Log Text: Windy Edge Long Cairn is tough place to reach through forest rides an rough moorland. However this spectacular cairn is worth all the effort. The isolated location gives the site an increased gravitas.
Tinnis Hill
Date Added: 10th Apr 2023
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Scottish Borders)
Visited: Yes on 26th May 2012. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 1
Tinnis Hill submitted by howard_mattinson on 25th Apr 2005. Tinnis Hill. NY431854. Don't know if this a big cairn or a wall round a hill fort, it's interesting though
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Log Text: I climbed Tinnis Hill after visiting Windy Edge Long Cairn. I failed to recognise the cairn on the summit but did notice the remains of the outer enclosure at the base of the mound.
Gun Rith
Date Added: 5th Apr 2023
Site Type: Standing Stone (Menhir)
Country: England (Cornwall)
Visited: Yes on 18th Feb 2019. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 4 Access 3
Gun Rith submitted by ocifant on 17th Feb 2004. Restored (Oct 2003), and set nicely into the new wall.
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Log Text: Gun Rith is an impressive standing stone easy to visit from the Merry Maidens stone circle.
Tregiffian Barrow
Date Added: 5th Apr 2023
Site Type: Chambered Tomb
Country: England (Cornwall)
Visited: Yes on 18th Feb 2019. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 3 Access 5
Tregiffian Barrow submitted by Richard13 on 23rd Jul 2022. Tregiffian Barrow, showing the cup marked stone, and the proximity of the road!
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Log Text: It is always disappointing when a monument loses out to a road however the remains of Tregiffian Barrow are only a short walk from The Merry Maidens.
Merry Maidens (Circle)
Date Added: 5th Apr 2023
Site Type: Stone Circle
Country: England (Cornwall)
Visited: Yes on 18th Feb 2019. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 4 Access 4
Merry Maidens (Circle) submitted by Bladup on 19th Aug 2013. A Rainbow and the light from the setting sun shining onto Merry Maidens stone circle.
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Log Text: The Merry Maidens Stone Circle is a beautiful little monument with easy access and parking.
Meayll Hill
Date Added: 5th Apr 2023
Site Type: Chambered Cairn
Country: Channel Islands and Isle of Man (Isle of Man)
Visited: Yes on 22nd Mar 2017. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 4
Meayll Hill submitted by h_fenton on 2nd Feb 2008. Mull Circle / Meayll Circle
Summer 2000
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Log Text: Meayll Hill Stone Circle / Chambered Cairn is a unique monument. It is apparently 6 double cist chambers arranged equidistantly on the perimeter of a circle. A visit is strongly recommended.
Four Parishes Rock
Date Added: 31st Mar 2023
Site Type: Sculptured Stone
Country: England (Cornwall)
Visited: Yes on 15th Oct 2012. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 3
Four Parishes Rock submitted by Bladup on 4th Dec 2017. Four Parishes Rock, I believe the right hand side of this stone is a slightly different colour because it was once in the ground (for a long time), therefore making this a former Standing Stone. The weathering at the other end (left) is also going in the right direction if made when stood up. Ding Dong mine is visible on the right.
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Log Text: The Four Parishes Rock is obviously a recumbent standing with two crosses and indecipherable script inscribed on the stone. It is located at a crossroads in an area rich in megalithic remains. Worth a look in passing.
Druids Circle (Penmaenmawr)
Date Added: 31st Mar 2023
Site Type: Stone Circle
Country: Wales (Conwy)
Visited: Yes on 20th Apr 2011. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 5 Access 2
Druids Circle (Penmaenmawr) submitted by nigeynoo on 24th Apr 2018. The magical Druids Circle taken at night with the Milky Way, Mars, Saturn and Jupiter
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Log Text: I visited Druids Circle (Penmaenmawr) on a walk from Penmaenmawr to Llanfairfechan. It was the highlight of my trip. It is a beautiful stone circle in an amazing location.
High Gillespie
Date Added: 31st Mar 2023
Site Type: Passage Grave
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 30th Mar 2023. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 1
High Gillespie submitted by mickm on 9th Jan 2005. High Gllespie, chambered long cairn viewed from the north. This is probably a Clyde type tomb. It contains an unusually large number of chambers (at least 6) and there are also 5 remaining stones of a flat facade at the eastern end. The cairn is crossed by a field wall, beyond which the western end has been completely destroyed.
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Log Text: High Gillespie is accessible via a path. However, there are beef cattle in permanent residence at the start of the path. Beef cattle can be dangerous, beef cattle with calves ARE dangerous. I made a detour round the field then followed a rocky track N. A grass track veers off left of this track. Follow this wet and muddy track (wellies essential) to reach a ford. Turn left after the ford to a bridge crossing a fast flowing stream. Head S down the field to reach High Gillespie Cairn covered in whins on the S margin of the pasture.