Digital aerial spying​…

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goffik G
goffik Jun 5, 2006 20:58:30

Thanks to Pete G posting his link to Google maps, I've become somewhat addicted to this newly enhanced mapping service!

Sadly, Thornborough is still lower resolution, but I had a good old study of Stonehenge's surrounds (some great markings in the fields!)... But this new nearby industrial estate or whatever it is looks to be a bit near some barrows for my liking...
http://maps.google.com/?t=k&om=1&ll=51.175348,-1.747942&spn=0.001564,0.003616

And does anyone know what this might be?
http://maps.google.com/?ll=51.174406,-1.752217&spn=0.001564,0.003616&t=k&om=1

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P Pete G
Pete G Jun 5, 2006 21:14:56
Replying to goffik

Goffik,
The bottom link is the excavations of several mounds and a ring of postholes on Porton down in preparation for a new airport and new road when they finaly widen of the A303.
I believe Wessex archaeology are doing the business but I wouldn't hold my breath awaiting any reports as it has been a long process.
Every time they move some more earth something else pops up.
I see this often when flying in and out of Thruxton airfield (sorry, I don't take passengers anymore)

M moss
moss Jun 6, 2006 07:17:28
Replying to goffik

"And does anyone know what this might be?"


If you are near Stonehenge, maybe its Woodhenge?

M morfe
morfe Jun 6, 2006 08:17:23
Replying to goffik

http://www.multimap.com/map/photo.cgi?client=public&X=417500&Y=141500&width=500&height=300&gride=417500&gridn=141250&srec=0&coordsys=gb&db=freegaz&pc=&zm=0&scale=5000&multimap.x=275&multimap.y=36

The same area, looking very different.

Earl's Farm Down looks like it's been pummelled by tanks.