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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.
Pancake Rock
Date Added: 19th Dec 2022
Site Type: Rock Art
Country: England (Yorkshire (West))
Visited: Yes on 21st Jan 2009. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 3
Pancake Stone, Ilkley Moor, West Yorkshire submitted by andy_h on 15th May 2003. The Pancake Stone is a weathered outcrop, perched ominously overlooking the Cow & Calf Hotel. The top is covered in Cup and Ring marks, but is now very worn.
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Log Text: Pancake Rock is located in an area rich with rock art. The multiple cup marks may not be spectacular but a visit is worthwhile.
Cow and Calf Rocks
Date Added: 19th Dec 2022
Site Type: Rock Outcrop
Country: England (Yorkshire (West))
Visited: Yes on 21st Jan 2009. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 4 Access 4
Cow and Calf Rocks submitted by andy_h on 10th Nov 2003. The most prominent landmark for miles around. There are no visible megalithic remains at this huge rock outcrop, but local folklore refers to this being a place worthy of strong consideration.
I've always found it a little strange that as the most prominent landmark for miles around, the Cow n' Calf didn't bear any cup n' ring marks as they can be found both to the left and the right of the outcrop. It is possible that any that may have been on the rock could have been lost under the onslaugh...
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Log Text: They may not have a strong megalithic connection but the Cow and Calf Rocks have a massive presence, and are located close to Ilkley Moor Car Park.
Idol Stone
Date Added: 19th Dec 2022
Site Type: Rock Art
Country: England (Yorkshire (West))
Visited: Yes on 21st Jan 2009. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 5 Access 3
Idol Stone submitted by andyb456 on 22nd Nov 2004. This stone is beautiful and need no description.
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Log Text: The singular markings on the Idol Stone are a must visit for anyone interested in rock art.
Doubler Stones
Date Added: 19th Dec 2022
Site Type: Rock Art
Country: England (Yorkshire (West))
Visited: Yes on 21st Jan 2009. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 5 Access 2
Doubler Stones submitted by DavidRaven on 18th May 2003. Two large rocks, weathered into curious forms. The upper surface of one has distinct cup-and-ring carvings. Even when the moor is teeming
with visitors, this backwater is usually empty of folk.
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Log Text: These curious rocks are located on the edge of moorland. They are best accessed from the W via a track starting at SE 06585 46318 off Light Bank Lane.
Two Eggs (N) 02
Date Added: 21st Dec 2022
Site Type: Rock Art
Country: England (Yorkshire (West))
Visited: Yes on 21st Jan 2009. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 3
Two Eggs (N) 02 submitted by Rich32 on 2nd Aug 2019. This photo shows the 'Two Eggs' as found identified on the Ordnance Survey Maps. Both stones have cup-like natural depressions on the upper surface.
It's worth noting, whilst Ilkley Archaeology Group gave the same OS coordinates for the Two Eggs, they photographed completely different stones. Interestingly the stones they photographed are more 'egg-like' in shape. Maybe OS assigned the name to the wrong stones.
Image captured 10 May 2013.
Image Credit: Carved Stone Investigations...
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Log Text: These two erratic boulders are significant presences on desolate moorland. They are a worthwhile visit despite the lack of visible rock art.
Two Eggs (S) 01
Date Added: 21st Dec 2022
Site Type: Rock Art
Country: England (Yorkshire (West))
Visited: Yes on 21st Jan 2009. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 3
Two Eggs (S) 01 submitted by markj99 on 15th Apr 2021. Two Eggs (S) pictured with a c. 1m walking stick for scale.
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Log Text: These two erratic boulders are significant presences on desolate moorland. They are a worthwhile visit despite the lack of visible rock art.
Apron Full of Stones
Date Added: 11th Apr 2021
Site Type: Ring Cairn
Country: England (Yorkshire (North))
Visited: Yes on 6th Apr 2014. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 3
Apron Full of Stones submitted by Blingo_von_Trumpenstein on 27th Mar 2017. Apron Full Of Stones ring cairn. Very obvious placement facing the gorge that contains Yordas cave.
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Log Text: There is a convenient lay by c. 100ft WNW of Apron Full of Stones at SD7065578918. If Kingsdale Beck is in spate there is a bridge c. 200ft N of a lay-by at SD7023078010. The cairn is c. 0.5 mile walk by the river from this point.
Apron Full of Stones is a much reduced cairn however there is sufficient original structure to suggest how impressive it would have been in its low lying landscape. The proximity of Yordas Cave is a bonus.
Yordas cave
Date Added: 1st Jun 2024
Site Type: Cave or Rock Shelter
Country: England (Yorkshire (North))
Visited: Yes on 6th Apr 2014. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 4 Access 4
Yordas Cave submitted by andy_h on 27th Apr 2004. Previously a Victorian Showcave in which evidence of early human habitation was found. A wonderful place to spend an afternoon exploring with a torch. The highlight being the underground waterfall chamber at the back of the cave.
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Log Text: The troglodyte in me can never pass up a chance to explore a cave. Yordas Cave is easily accessible with a bonus waterfall.
Longstone Cove
Date Added: 4th Apr 2021
Site Type: Standing Stones
Country: England (Wiltshire)
Visited: Yes on 9th Feb 2011. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 5 Access 4
Longstone Cove submitted by Humbucker on 5th Jan 2019. Longstones Cove basking in the sunlight on one of the last bright days of late Autumn 2018. The Ridgeway looms if the background.
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Log Text: The two remaining stones remind me how impressive the cove and avenue would have been before all the stones were moved. We can however be grateful that Adam and Eve have survived to tell the tale.
West Kennet Avenue
Date Added: 17th Apr 2021
Site Type: Multiple Stone Rows / Avenue
Country: England (Wiltshire)
Visited: Yes on 9th Feb 2011. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 5 Access 4
West Kennet Avenue submitted by Humbucker on 12th Jan 2019. West Kennet Avenue in the summer. Looking south towards West Kennet.
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Log Text: West Kennet Avenue is one of my favourite sites. Unlike Avebury stone circles it is not surrounded by modernity. One can easily imagine a ceremonial procession up West Kennet Avenue leading to the majesty of Avebury Stone Circles.
Avebury - The Cove
Date Added: 17th Apr 2021
Site Type: Standing Stones
Country: England (Wiltshire)
Visited: Yes on 2nd Jan 2010. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 4
Avebury - The Cove submitted by jackdaw1 on 26th Aug 2008. Cove sundown.
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Log Text: The stones in Avebury Cove are two of the most impressive in the Avebury Complex.
Avebury
Date Added: 17th Apr 2021
Site Type: Stone Circle
Country: England (Wiltshire)
Visited: Yes on 18th Aug 2009. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 5
Avebury Aerial 0507 submitted by JJ on 4th Nov 2003. Here's my theory: As you can see, the shadows cast on the western side of the circle point to the exact spot for the next stone in line. Perhaps this is why Avebury is more hexagonal in shape than round.
Based on this assumption, then it would be easy to work out the heights of the missing stones without too much difficulty. Maybe the distance between each stone along this side was calculated not by 'linear measurement' but rather set by the preceding stone and shadow cast.
Obviousl...
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Log Text: I enjoyed my visit to Avebury Circle but i have two reservations:
1) I found the scale of the circle too large to take in as a whole. It was difficult to imagine the overall plan. Subsequent views of aerial shots have given me a better impression of the monument.
2) The construction of houses and a road within the henge spoiled the antiquity of the site for me. I would have liked to have seen the circle in its original condition.
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.
The Polisher (Fyfield Down)
Date Added: 17th Jul 2022
Site Type: Polissoir
Country: England (Wiltshire)
Visited: Yes on 8th Feb 2011. My rating: Condition 5 Ambience 5 Access 1
The Polisher (Fyfield Down) submitted by TheCaptain on 24th Sep 2019. At long last, I have been to visit this fabulous stone.
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Log Text: There is a large flat slab with a large rock basin on its upper surface c. 50 yards E of Fyfield Down Polisher Stone. I wonder if the Rock Basin was made by the same people who made the Polisher Stone?
Mother's Jam
Date Added: 21st Nov 2022
Site Type: Natural Stone / Erratic / Other Natural Feature
Country: England (Wiltshire)
Visited: Yes on 8th Feb 2011. My rating: Condition 5 Ambience 5 Access 2
Mother's Jam submitted by markj99 on 17th Nov 2022. Mother's Jam viewed from SE.
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Log Text: I combined my visit to Mother's Jam with The Polisher, a very impressive, grooved stone used to manufacture ceremonial axes. Polisher stones are very rare, a must visit.
Overton Hill barrow cemetery
Date Added: 18th Dec 2022
Site Type: Barrow Cemetery
Country: England (Wiltshire)
Visited: Yes on 8th Feb 2011. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 5 Access 4
Overton Hill barrow cemetery submitted by Humbucker on 26th Dec 2017. Overton Hill Barrow Cemetery. A fantastically atmospheric place to visit, especially during the winter months when most other visitors tend to stick to Avebury or The Ridgeway itself.
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Log Text: The northernmost tumulus is marked on the horizon by a crown of trees. There is a path off the Ridgeway leading directly to the barrow.
Woodhenge (Wiltshire)
Date Added: 19th Mar 2023
Site Type: Henge
Country: England (Wiltshire)
Visited: Yes on 17th Aug 2009. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 3 Access 5
Woodhenge (Wiltshire) submitted by sem on 7th Sep 2015. Woodhenge -The Model
One picture taken of a 3D model conceived during a wet weekend. Projects like this can reveal previously unseen features.
I would point out that the henge itself is now thought to have been built after the timbers decayed.
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Log Text: I was disappointed with the unimaginative use of concrete posts substituted for timber posts. Not worth a visit.
Stonehenge.
Entry No.1 Date Added: 5th Jul 2023
Site Type: Stone Circle
Country: England (Wiltshire)
Visited: Yes on 17th Aug 2009. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 5 Access 4
Stonehenge. submitted by dodomad on 30th Sep 2022. This Jōmon cooking pot was built at around the same time as Stonehenge. The Circles of Stone: Stonehenge and Prehistoric Japan exhibition is the first time the pot has gone on display outside Japan.
Photograph: Sam Frost/Sam Frost/English Heritage
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Log Text: No-one could failed to be impressed by Stonehenge. Despite the interference of man over the millennia, Stonehenge retains huge gravitas.
Great Cursus, Stonehenge
Date Added: 5th Jul 2023
Site Type: Cursus
Country: England (Wiltshire)
Visited: Yes on 4th Jun 2023. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 3
Great Cursus, Stonehenge submitted by TimPrevett on 10th Jun 2011. See the first comment on the Great Cursus page HERE for June 10th 2011 for more information.
Image copyright Mark Anstee - also much more on his website HERE
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Log Text: The Great Cursus is a polar opposite of its more famous neighbour, Stonehenge Stone Circle. The Great Cursus blends into the landscape whereas Stonehenge Stone Circle stands out on the plain. If you take the path to the circle from the visitor centre the Great Cursus is visited on the way. The west end of the cursus has an information board in a clearing of the Fargo Plantation.