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Brighouse
Date Added: 6th Jun 2021
Site Type: Standing Stone (Menhir)
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 17th Sep 2011. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 4 Access 3
Brighouse submitted by markj99 on 5th Jun 2021. Brighouse Standing Stone NW Face
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Log Text: Take the A75 to Kirkcudbright then follow the Brighouse Bay Caravan Park Sign. Just before you reach the caravan park there is a beach car park at NX 63470 45804. Walk E along the beach for c. 0.33 miles to reach the farm track leading to Rockvale Farm. Head N away from the coast for c. 100 yards to a gate into the field on the L. Brighouse Standing Stone is c. 350 yards SE from this gate.
Gurness
Date Added: 5th Jun 2021
Site Type: Broch or Nuraghe
Country: Scotland (Orkney)
Visited: Yes on 10th Aug 2012. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 5 Access 5
Gurness submitted by PAB on 11th Jan 2021. 4.45am, the beautiful glow lighting up the stones. Worth getting up for such an experience, only an hour's sleep lost, and so much gained!
June 2016
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Log Text: In most cases Antiquarians have to mentally reconstruct sites from several stones or grassy mounds. Gurness settlement is at the opposite end of the spectrum. There are multiple layers of occupancy preserved in an extensive network of stone walls representing exterior and interior features.
Lyon Bridge Cairn
Date Added: 5th Jun 2021
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (Perth and Kinross)
Visited: Yes. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 4
Lyon Bridge Cairn submitted by BigSweetie on 19th May 2004. Perthshire cairn with cup marked rock. Photo by Andy Sweet.
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Log Text: Head for Fortingall. Cross the Lyon Bridge c. 0.5 miles W of Fortingall. There is a large passing place c. 300 yards later on the R with room to park up. Walk back c. 100 yards to a gateway. Walk c. 200 yards ESE across the field to see Lyon Bridge Cairn, a small dimple in a flat field. The recumbent stone on the NE edge of the cairn has multiple cup marks. It looks out of place on a small ring cairn. Its original purpose is uncertain.
Bridge of Lyon Standing Stones
Date Added: 5th Jun 2021
Site Type: Standing Stones
Country: Scotland (Perth and Kinross)
Visited: Yes on 29th Nov 2018. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 3
Bridge of Lyon Standing Stones submitted by cosmic on 24th Jun 2006. Viewed from South.
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Log Text: Head for Fortingall. Cross the Lyon Bridge c. 0.5 miles W of Fortingall. There is a large passing place c. 300 yards later on the R with room to park up. Walk back c. 100 yards to a gateway. Walk c. 300 yards SSE across the field to see Bridge of Lyon Standing Stones on the edge of an adjacent field. The stones, one standing and one broken and recumbent are within c. 130 yards of the River Lyon.
The Bridestones (Todmorden)
Date Added: 2nd Jun 2021
Site Type: Natural Stone / Erratic / Other Natural Feature
Country: England (Yorkshire (West))
Visited: Yes on 23rd Jan 2009. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 5 Access 4
The Bridestones (Todmorden) submitted by markj99 on 2nd Jun 2021. The Bride Stone tapers to a narrow column at its base (c. 1m walking stick for scale).
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Log Text: There is a large lay-by at SD 93769 26809 on Eastwood Road from Todmordern. A path starts here leading to the Bridestones after c. 500 yards on a muddy path (stout footwear recommended). The Bridestones are far enough away from the road to give the unusual weathered stones an isolated special ambiance. The Bride Stone herself is the star attraction, the Groom Stone lies broken by her side.
Brevig
Date Added: 2nd Jun 2021
Site Type: Standing Stones
Country: Scotland (Barra and Vatersay)
Visited: Yes on 29th Jun 2011. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 5 Access 3
Brevig submitted by Tom_Bullock on 17th Jun 2004. Brevig, Barra
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Log Text: Brevig includes a handsome standing stone and a nearby broken recumbent stone. It is sited on the slopes above Brevig close to a derelict building. Look out for a cup mark at c. 3ft on the E face of the standing stone.
Bratton Camp
Date Added: 1st Jun 2021
Site Type: Hillfort
Country: England (Wiltshire)
Visited: Yes on 18th Aug 2009. My rating: Condition 3 Access 3
Bratton Camp submitted by DavidCWoods on 26th Sep 2004. Also known as Bratton Camp. This is surrounded by a double earthwork wall with a deep ditch.
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Log Text: The interior of Bratton Camp is rather featureless and flat. I found Westbury White Horse more interesting.
Boskenna Cross
Date Added: 30th May 2021
Site Type: Ancient Cross
Country: England (Cornwall)
Visited: Yes on 20th Mar 2013. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 5
Boskenna Cross submitted by enkidu41 on 15th Nov 2004. The shot shows the principal face of the cross with its depiction of Christ.
The three-part base is out of all proportion to the cross. The look of stability is deceptive given its three damaging brushed with modern traffic!
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Log Text: I parked in the lay-by adjacent to Boskenna Cross for the path to Boscawen-Ros E.
Boskednan A
Date Added: 30th May 2021
Site Type: Cairn
Country: England (Cornwall)
Visited: Yes on 15th Oct 2013. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 5 Access 3
Boskednan A submitted by AngieLake on 15th Oct 2004. This view of the 'destroyed barrow'/cairn near Carn Galva, shows its alignment with Ding Dong mine on the horizon. Boskednan circle is on slightly lower ground not far from here, and on an alignment between the 'barrow'/cairn and the
mine building. The flat sides of the pointed stones face north/south. (This pic was taken at 4pm in March 2004).
The stones sit on a higher ridge at 227m.
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Log Text: Boskednan A Kerbed Cairn is easily visited on the way to Nine Maidens of Boskednan. There are intermittent kerb stones round the cairn up to 4 feet tall. As a starter before the Nine Stones of Boskednan it is very satisfying.
Branhunisary
Date Added: 30th May 2021
Site Type: Standing Stone (Menhir)
Country: Scotland (Isle of Islay)
Visited: Yes on 21st Aug 2019. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 3
Branhunisary submitted by markj99 on 30th May 2021. Branhunisary Standing Stone looking WSW towards Port Ellen
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Log Text: If you are visiting Port Ellen and Branhunisary you may as well continue for c. 1 mile to the end of this narrow road at Kilbride farm which has a standing stone in an adjacent field.
Brane Entrance Grave
Date Added: 30th May 2021
Site Type: Chambered Tomb
Country: England (Cornwall)
Visited: Yes on 21st Mar 2013. My rating: Condition 3 Access 3
Brane Entrance Grave submitted by DrNickLeB on 17th Sep 2016. Brane Entrance Grave
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Log Text: Brane Entrance Grave is a much reduced tomb but the reconstructed remains have an attractive aspect. It could be described as compact and bijoux!
Braidenoch Cross Slabs
Date Added: 30th May 2021
Site Type: Early Christian Sculptured Stone
Country: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)
Visited: Yes on 17th Sep 2020. My rating: Condition 3 Access 2
Braidenoch Cross Slabs submitted by markj99 on 10th May 2021. Braidenoch Cross Slab I.
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Log Text: It is possible to visit Cairn Avel, a well preserved large cairn, if you go straight on at the point where Carnavel Farm paddock joins the path up the hill. Cairn Avel lies c. 300 yards E across boggy ground.
Loch an Duna
Date Added: 29th May 2021
Site Type: Broch or Nuraghe
Country: Scotland (Isle of Lewis)
Visited: Yes on 2nd Jul 2011. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 4
Loch an Duna submitted by Creative Commons on 16th Apr 2010. Site in Isle of Lewis Scotland
Broch in Loch an Duna
The remains of a broch and, to its right (west) a small man-made cairn.
Copyright John Allan and licensed for reuse under the Creative Commons Licence.
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Log Text: The ruined broch lies on a small island on the edge of Loch an Duna near Bragar. There is a causeway to the island c. 50 yards S of the A858. Some internal structure and outer walls are still discernible.
Bowerman's Nose
Date Added: 29th May 2021
Site Type: Rock Outcrop
Country: England (Devon)
Visited: Yes on 21st Mar 2014. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 5 Access 3
Bowerman's Nose submitted by Bladup on 25th Apr 2013. Bowerman's Nose.
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Log Text: Bowerman's Nose is one of those splendid oddities which don't have an explanation. They are happy accidents. They don't need to be explained they just exist.
Home Covert Tumulus
Date Added: 29th May 2021
Site Type: Round Barrow(s)
Country: England (Norfolk)
Visited: Yes on 28th Apr 2016. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 4
Home Covert Tumulus submitted by Runemage on 28th Feb 2014. Image from R Gadsby. Tumulus with trees removed.
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Log Text: Home Covert Tumulus is easy to visit from a lay-by on the A1066. The tumulus is also known as Boudicca's Grave, one of several sites around Southern England claiming to be Boudicca's last resting place.
Boswens Menhir
Date Added: 29th May 2021
Site Type: Standing Stone (Menhir)
Country: England (Cornwall)
Visited: Yes on 30th Apr 2017. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 4 Access 3
Boswens Menhir submitted by cazzyjane on 14th Nov 2010. Boswens Menhir. November 2010.
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Log Text: I can never resist a standing stone on the horizon as I am driving. I will either investigate there and then or make a mental note to search for the stone later. In this case I was able to park up c. 500 yards NW of the stone at SW 3961 3310, adjacent to a track which led to Boswens Menhir. It is not a spectacular standing stone, however a 15 minute walk while driving is good exercise.
Bosporthennis Quoit
Date Added: 29th May 2021
Site Type: Burial Chamber or Dolmen
Country: England (Cornwall)
Visited: Yes on 15th Oct 2013. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 5 Access 3
Bosporthennis Quoit submitted by ocifant on 13th Mar 2004. Bosporthennis (pronounced Bosprennis) Quoit
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Log Text: Bosporthennis Quoit is one of the more unusual quoits, sat on a small mound. There is a large open chamber on top of the mound. A capstone on the quoit has been carved into a millstone but left in situ.
Boslow Cross
Date Added: 29th May 2021
Site Type: Ancient Cross
Country: England (Cornwall)
Visited: Yes on 14th Oct 2013. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 4
Boslow Cross submitted by JimChampion on 24th Oct 2007. August 2007. The southern side of the Boslow Cross, alongside a grassy path.
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Log Text: Boslow Cross has the appearance of a dressed stone rather than a standing stone. I would err on the side of it being a parish boundary stone rather than a prehistoric stone.
Boscawen-Ros East
Date Added: 29th May 2021
Site Type: Standing Stone (Menhir)
Country: England (Cornwall)
Visited: Yes on 8th Feb 2019. My rating: Condition 3 Access 4
Boscawen-Ros East submitted by enkidu41 on 3rd Mar 2004. A 2.6m square-sectioned stone, one of a pair. Its smaller partner was knocked down early in 20th century.
SW 4281 2394
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Log Text: Boscawen-Ros East is easily visited from the lay-by at Boskenna Cross. I followed the right of way path and found the large menhir in the middle of some cabbages. I skirted round the field to find the other menhir incorporated into the hedge at SW42782393. I was convinced that the hedge was built round this standing stone. The second stone is around 100 yards W of the visible stone. There is an interesting capstone shaped stone at SW42872395 on the eastern edge of the field, around 150 yards E of the visible menhir.
Boscawen Un
Date Added: 29th May 2021
Site Type: Stone Circle
Country: England (Cornwall)
Visited: Yes on 4th Feb 2019. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 5 Access 4
Boscawen Un submitted by BazCross on 30th Mar 2012. Boscawen Un photographed March 2012.
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Log Text: There is a signed footpath to Boscawen-Un Stone Circle from Boscawen Noon Farm. The circle is set in its own private enclosure protecting it from harm. There is an unusual altar stone leaning at c. 40 degrees in the centre of the circle.