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StoneGloves S
StoneGloves Oct 27, 2009 14:48:53
Replying to Branwen

A long time ago we used to know people at Bewcastle. Which is not *all* that far away, I suppose.

I have some new sites in SW Northumberland that need putting on the guided tour map. I'm always busy and lack enthusiasm, so only mention this as a potentiality. The sites are listed on the county record but have not been visited (with two exceptions) by anybody official or from this board. They are kind-of taboo (septic) and are mostly within a single valley - the upper South Tyne. The largest parish was in Scotland for about fifty years (until 1254). What little associated folklore there is is carried by me (only). Perhaps I should post some pictures, here, after the weekend.

D drewbhoy
drewbhoy Oct 27, 2009 15:35:11
Replying to StoneGloves

StoneGloves wrote:
A long time ago we used to know people at Bewcastle. Which is not *all* that far away, I suppose.

I have some new sites in SW Northumberland that need putting on the guided tour map. I'm always busy and lack enthusiasm, so only mention this as a potentiality. The sites are listed on the county record but have not been visited (with two exceptions) by anybody official or from this board. They are kind-of taboo (septic) and are mostly within a single valley - the upper South Tyne. The largest parish was in Scotland for about fifty years (until 1254). What little associated folklore there is is carried by me (only). Perhaps I should post some pictures, here, after the weekend.

Please do!

B Branwen
Branwen Oct 27, 2009 21:29:41
Replying to StoneGloves

Thats a tough spot to be in StoneGloves, being the only person retaining that lore. Depending on circumstances, it would be nice to see it.

I know that I went to Mysterious Britain to put lore that was disappearing online, knowing full well it was losing an edge I had over other tour guides andpossibly putting us all out of business if it was then put on satnav RoadTour.

Some druid groups want you to keep secret things you learn too, and then you wonder what the use is if the lore dies out. I've only had that happen where I was told stuff from a group when I was very young though, other later stuff I've eventually found references for and so have another source when quoting, so it wasn't a secret to them alone or under some kind of copyright.

Is it just lack of enthusiasm that is holding you back, or something more. Is there anything anyone could do that would help?

Heres a link to paranormal activity at 150 different stones if you are looking for a favourite eerie story. Lots seem to be connected to the "witching hour"

http://www.paranormaldatabase.com/reports/stone.php