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Whitelow (Cairn(s)) — Fieldnotes

Whitelow is easy to find and despite living only a 15 min walk away it has taken me ages to visit here. I will definitely be going back. It is a good sight with good views over to the west and the cairn is in decent condition. It also looks like there might be the remnants of a stone circle around the cairn too but I am not 100% sure.
Posted 22 Jan 12ce  |  Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Mount Cross (Christianised Site) — Images (click to view fullsize)

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Cheetham Close (Stone Circle) — Images

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Cheetham Close (Stone Circle) — Fieldnotes

Cheetham close is fairly easy to get to if you have the right footwear. Wellies are definitely recommended in winter as some of the mud is over a foot deep in places.

The place is a fantastic site once you get there after about 20 mins walk.

The site is quiet, serene and has a fantastic view southwards and to the east and west. It is easy to see why our ancestors chose this spot.

Unfortunately the stones are very small and some have collapsed but you can just about make the circle out. Definitely worth a visit.

What is interesting about the site is the earthworks and ditches/banks that surround the site on the hills. I have posted a pic above but its does not really do them justice. I cant work out what they must have been for:
1. Marking territory (seems a lot of effort to do this for this purpose)
2. Defend aggainst attack seems the obvious answer if you are to stand on the ditches when under attack
Posted 06 Jan 12ce  |  Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Cheetham Close (Stone Circle) — Images

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Charters Moss (Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork) — Images

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Charters Moss (Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork) — Fieldnotes

Charters Moss plantation has a path running through it but to stray off the beaten path is taking a risk (pic of the main path above added by myself).

The trees are very dense and without a good OS map or GPS it is easy to get lost in this eerie woodland area.

Not really worth a visit but its nice to know it is here. It is an eerie and quiet place. You will not meet anyone else in the wood.
Posted 06 Jan 12ce  |  Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Mount Cross (Christianised Site) — Fieldnotes

The cross is very easy to find. It is just over a wall on the northern side of a bridleway heading north up a very steep road from Cornholme. I would avoid heading up from Cornholme (off the A648) if possible as the road is steep and hard to pass traffic coming the other way.

The cross is in decent condition but it is leaning slightly. It is in a good place to get to as it is near the road. The cross is leaning slighlty and is very weatherd suggesting it must have stood for many a century on this wind tormented hill. Definitely worth a visit if you are passing by but dont go out of your way as the nearby wall, farm and bridleway ruin the views and place of the cross slightly.
Posted 05 Jan 12ce  |  Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Great Bride Stones (Natural Rock Feature) — Fieldnotes

I headed up to the bride stones today. It is easy to find and is just off the A road to the north of the stones. I would not recommend heading to the stones without a good pair of boots or wellies as it is very muddy and there is no clear path to the stones so it is a short yet treacherous journey in poor conditions.

Once there, it is a special place. Quiet and serene with decent views all around. There is definitely something special about the stones and its quiet location which only makes one reflect on all that the stones must have seen in this lonely yet special place.
Posted 05 Jan 12ce  |  Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Clam Bridge (Iron Age Bridge) — Images

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Clam Bridge (Iron Age Bridge) — Fieldnotes

Stumbled across this bridge today during a visit to Wycoller and recognised it from this website.

It is easy to find if you were looking for it and it is just a bridge across a small ford. It was repaired in around 1989 after it collapsed and it is now held in with an iron bar which is visible.

There is not much water in the stream so the bridge hardly seems necessary but it may have had another purpose or the stream may have had more water many years back therefore justifying the bridge's existence.

I have added a pic of me on the bridge (blue fleece) so you can see the size of the bridge compared to a 5 foot 9 man.
Posted 20 Jul 09ce  |  Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Parlick Pike Cairn (Round Cairn) — Fieldnotes

I climbed Parlick today after parking up at Fell Foot as this is the recommended route. It is very steep and almost vertical at times but on the whole it took only 30 minutes to climb and this included frequent stops to catch my breath and take in the views. This route is not for the unfit as the climb is challenging.

The cairn at the top of Parlick is massive and is in need of a bit of repair as most of the stones are scattered about. However the two cairns on the top of nearby Fair Snape are both in very good condition.

The views are amazing from Parlick. You can see Pendle hill and Longridge Fell to the south. Over to the west you can see Blackpool tower on a clear day and you can make out the Bleasdale circle if you look closely enough. I took the 45 minute walk over to Fair Snape Fell which is a nice stroll and not too challenging however it is very windy on this walk. The wind comes battering in from the Irish Sea and even on a July day it was very chilly up there.

Overall a nice day and well worth a visit.
Posted 20 Jul 09ce  |  Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Bleasedale Circle (Timber Circle) — Fieldnotes

I headed for Bleasdale circle today on a dry but windy April day. I found the village of Bleasdale hard to find - you need to take a road off the beaten track that is signposted Bleasdale Cottages and then you are in the village centre.

Once in the village there are plenty of signs explaining whrere the circle is. The village was dead! Not a soul around so I carried on regardless and went over the kissing gate towards the circle. Still not a soul around apart from hundreds if sheep.

Heading towards the circle the views up Parlick and the other fells are breathtaking. What a view this site must have commanded many years ago. I also have to add that the fields on the way to the site were not muddy at all. It was a fine brisk walk to the site.

The site is nice and probably met my expectations. It commands a great spot and is bleak and almost enchanting. Its wonderful to imagine what went on there all those years ago.

My only disappointment is that the old timber posts have long gone and are replaced by concrete ones. This to me was a real shame. The trees also spoilt the view of the surrounding areas.
Posted 16 Apr 09ce  |  Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Castlesteads (Hillfort) — Images

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