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common era May 24, 2011 11:08:31
Replying to Juanwithnature

Welome to TMA!

There's a few good examples in The Peak District which isn't far. Gardom's Edge is probably the best example, although there is a bit of a story to it. I think the TMA posting probably explains it. It has never disappointed me seeing it.

There's also a crackin cup marked stone at Stanage, close to Eyam Moor sites.

Don't know of any in the direct Staffordshire/Cheshire area though. Where are you based? I'm in Stoke.

Megadread can probably tell you more as he's a great resource for all things Peak!

There's also my book (warning: self promotion alert) The Prehistoric Peak which you can find details of at http://www.andrewjohnstonedesign.co.uk , although the book is more a general guide to the prehistoric monuments of The Peak District rather than rock art specifically, but it does give clear descriptions on how to find the above sites, not that either are particularly hard to find.

(Sorry, couldn't resist shameless plug)

There's also some carvings at Rowtor Rocks at Birchover. Although I believe their authenticity/antiquity is questioned.

S Sanctuary
Sanctuary May 24, 2011 11:06:13
Replying to common era

common era wrote:
Welome to TMA!

There's a few good examples in The Peak District which isn't far. Gardom's Edge is probably the best example, although there is a bit of a story to it. I think the TMA posting probably explains it. It has never disappointed me seeing it.

There's also a crackin cup marked stone at Stanage, close to Eyam Moor sites.

Don't know of any in the direct Staffordshire/Cheshire area though. Where are you based? I'm in Stoke.

Megadread can probably tell you more as he's a great resource for all things Peak!

There's also my book (warning: self promotion alert) The Prehistoric Peak which you can find details of at http://www.andrewjohnstonedesign.co.uk , although the book is more a general guide to the prehistoric monuments of The Peak District rather than rock art specifically, but it does give clear descriptions on how to find the above sites, not that either are particularly hard to find.

(Sorry, couldn't resist shameless plug)

There's also some carvings at Rowtor Rocks at Birchover. Although I believe their authenticity/antiquity is questioned.

Yes shameful...go and stand in the corner :D

J Juanwithnature
Juanwithnature May 24, 2011 21:36:15
Replying to common era

Thanks common era, nice book you have there, well done on finding a publisher, that can't have been easy, or are you loaded, lol.

I'm staying with my parents in Macclesfield atm, but sadly i rely on public transport, so the peaks aren't really a regular option for me right now.

I did manage to get over to the bridestones tomb last week, only the second ancient place i've visited actually, the other being avebury, though i've definitely got the bug now, but with a leaning towards rock art, i guess i should resume my driving lessons.

Juan.

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