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<b>The Polisher</b>Posted by markj99<b>The Polisher</b>Posted by markj99<b>The Polisher</b>Posted by markj99 Posted by markj99
17th July 2022ce

The Polisher — Fieldnotes

Without local knowledge finding the Fyfield Down Polisher Stone could be tricky. I have visited it in 2011 via Mother's Jam but I would like to suggest an alternative "foolproof" route to Fyfield Down Polisher Stone.
Park up in Avebury. Walk E out of Avebury on the Wessex Ridgeway. After 1.5 mile you reach a crossroads with The Ridgeway. Continue E along Wessex Ridgeway for c. 450 yards to reach Overton Down Gallops. Follow the Gallops uphill NNW for c. 0.33 miles to the N end at SU12727144. Head NE downhill for c. 120 yards to a solitary thorn tree. Walk c. 20 yards E downhill to a Pyramid shaped rock. Fyfield Down Polisher Stone lies on the edge of a gorse bush c. 10 yards ESE of the Pyramid Rock.

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?
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Posted by markj99
17th July 2022ce

The Polisher — Images

<b>The Polisher</b>Posted by Zeb<b>The Polisher</b>Posted by thesweetcheat<b>The Polisher</b>Posted by thesweetcheat thesweetcheat Posted by thesweetcheat
8th September 2015ce

The Polisher — Fieldnotes

Much wandering later, just as I’m on the verge of reluctantly giving up, I spot a pointy stone, which looks familiar. And so it proves to be, the unmistakable grooves of the Polisher lying just beyond. I’ll be honest, I’m feeling a bit pleased with myself at this point, but even without the extra euphoric boost, this would be a winner all day long every day.

I won’t try to describe the stone, the pictures do that better. Instead I’m going to lie down with my head resting on its smooth surface and enjoy the peace for a few minutes.
This post appears as part of the blog post "Ridgeway to heaven – Barbury Castle to Avebury 21 May 2011"
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thesweetcheat Posted by thesweetcheat
6th February 2014ce

The Polisher — Images

<b>The Polisher</b>Posted by Chance<b>The Polisher</b>Posted by Chance Chance Posted by Chance
12th June 2013ce
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