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paganman P
paganman Nov 27, 2011 17:15:03

Why is it so hard to find rock art I love looking at the images but I've given up so many times looking for various places.

J juamei
juamei Nov 27, 2011 19:55:48
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GPS and 8 figure refs? That said I failed to find a cairn with a GPS and a 10 fig ref 2 weeks ago. I think the grid ref was wrong, but in metre high heather its hard to say.

Failing the GPS, I've found taking a previous visitor with you normally works :)

G goffik
goffik Nov 28, 2011 08:55:26
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It's all part of the fun! :)

G x

H Hob
Hob Jan 6, 2012 22:02:37
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Usually it's the lighting. Ideally, a winters day, with low angle sunlight, preferably just after a rain shower to make the little buggers visible.

Also, they do hide if they hear you coming. They can fade in and out of the lichen at will.

S Sanctuary
Sanctuary Jan 7, 2012 00:45:59
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paganman wrote:
Why is it so hard to find rock art I love looking at the images but I've given up so many times looking for various places.
Tiompan is your man when it comes to finding rock art but I hope he doesn't mind me mentioning the fact that he is recovering from surgery at the moment so may well be missing for a while. Make a speedy and successful recovery George. Best wishes.

T The Eternal
The Eternal Jan 8, 2012 00:56:42
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paganman wrote:
Why is it so hard to find rock art I love looking at the images but I've given up so many times looking for various places.
Hi paganman,

Good luck with your rock art hunting. A lot of people on this website can help if you let us know in which area you are searching.

Wherever you go, my advice is to get a 1:25,000 O.S. map, and a compass. Learn how to use them - there's lots of stuff on the internet on how to use them. The key is the accuracy of your navigation, when in the wilds, but a little less so when elsewhere.

All the best,
TE.

S Sanctuary
Sanctuary Jan 8, 2012 23:50:08
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paganman wrote:
Why is it so hard to find rock art I love looking at the images but I've given up so many times looking for various places.
May I just broaden out on this as a complete rock-art dimwit and ask if it is found mainly in areas of past occupation or virtually anywhere?