ochre at the quarry

Wick 1

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moss Oct 24, 2006 11:36:35

Thats interesting about those extra stones Rhiannon, Jodie Lewis surveyed Wick Burial chamber, but its in S.Glos. not N.Somerset; emailed about the red ochre which she did'nt know about but can be added to her list of interesting materials.. like the haemetite at Priddy Circles. Such a lot has disappeared from our area, and is also IN the processing of disappearing because they are not scheduled..

Rhiannon Oct 24, 2006 12:47:48

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I have to admit that I haven't even opened the book yet, Moss. I've been so busy and I'm so tired (cue violins). It's safely stored in a bag on my bookshelf and perhaps tonight I'll check it out. I look forward to it.

That S Goucestershire smr has all sorts of interesting things I'd not heard of before. I was filled with cheer to read how the lansdown road up to the A46 (and beyond) has been considered a bona fide prehistoric trackway. Makes sense though dunnit.

I think also that you noticing things like the ochre and haematite - those are things that are only spotted and recognised perhaps by people familiar with the local area, and not by ancient (and modern?) barrow diggers who come in for a bit of quick excavation and then take off again. It's good stuff.

Pete G Oct 24, 2006 13:49:32

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have you seen the stones in the Wick churchyard?
Big.....

StoneLifter Oct 24, 2006 18:21:06

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Are sites still being scheduled ? I've been told the process is in suspension but haven't verified that (with E. H.) ((Maybe I should just ring them and answer the question myself)).