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Mother Cap Stone

Natural Rock Feature

Fieldnotes

Easy access from the 'Surprise View' car park.
The stone marks the Mid-Winter full moon rise minimum when viewed from 'Wet Withers'. Several books mention that fires may have been lit behind the stone to help with the alignment.
stubob Posted by stubob
2nd May 2002ce

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