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tiompan wrote: stonefree wrote: There are alignments to summer solstice (sunrise and sunset!) and winter solstice sunset (we are unable, as yet, to ascertain any winter solstice sunrise alignment because nearby houses totally obscure this position!) We are also astounded by our most recent discovery of what appear to be the remnants of potential 'figurative' carvings on various surfaces, only visible for short periods of time when the sun hits them obliquely! I won't repeat possible problems mentioned on another forum ,unless anyone wants them . It's not too difficult calculate orientations blocked by buildings etc , a quick look suggests that somewhere between 128.5 -129 degrees will be fit the bill and the height spot of 164 m just to the west of Furlsdon could be the horizon spot . Rock art photographers usue various methods to achieve oblique lighting to highlight worn or difficult to see markings .Any chance of some pics ? Hi George, As you know I only live about 15 minutes away from Trethevy (not Trevethy as titled) and in my opinion (without looking at the work done by others) I would guess that at some stage it has fallen and been re-erected...badly!! The fallen internal closure stone is far too tall to be either in the right place or served another purpose originally and in my opinion a couple of side uprights are also misplaced. But in fairness I have never undertaken serious research on it but strangley enough was going to do that this year. Reply | with quote | Posted by Sanctuary 18th April 2011ce 12:48 In reply to: Re: Trevethy Quoit (tiompan) |
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