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Resonox R
Resonox May 8, 2011 09:08:24
Replying to goffik

If there isn't a definitive (original)marker...does that indicate that upward or downward rolls can be watched by being in a right place at the right time (ie the viewer moving around the mound on any day to ensure the sunrise/set is in appropriate position)...anytime of the year, a movable feast if you will and unlike other constructs which only offer this event at solstice etc.....or does it only occur here at certain times of the year too?

N nigelswift
nigelswift May 8, 2011 09:20:35
Replying to Resonox

Not every day as the sun's slope only corresponds with Silbury's slope on a certain number of days but if you're willing to settle for a "short roll" or to move around you can increase the number of days.

Here's another downwards one http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmO2rlAr0JY&feature=relmfu

If you want good evidence of intentionality though, what's needed is a tunnel straight through it. How cool would that be?! ;)

T tiompan
tiompan May 8, 2011 09:54:40
Replying to Resonox

Resonox wrote:
If there isn't a definitive (original)marker...does that indicate that upward or downward rolls can be watched by being in a right place at the right time (ie the viewer moving around the mound on any day to ensure the sunrise/set is in appropriate position)...anytime of the year, a movable feast if you will and unlike other constructs which only offer this event at solstice etc.....or does it only occur here at certain times of the year too?
There is one unmarked optimal area to see the event without having to move . It occurs twice a year around 25 July is the other date .
Which other constructs that offer this at Solstice were you thinking about ?