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Rudston Monolith 7

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Littlestone Feb 17, 2017 08:47:29

Replying to Rhiannon

Try this link Rhiannon - https://archive.org/stream/anewandcomplete00hollgoog#page/n139/ The 9/ at the end should take you to page 90 which is the page following the illustration. I thought the book was A new and complete history of the county of York' by Thomas Allen, v4, 1831 but maybe I’m getting mixed up. The first paragraph continues to discuss the dimensions of the Monolith and the footnote is at the very bottom of page 90.

carol27 Feb 17, 2017 09:07:51

Replying to Littlestone

We saw the outlying stone, still covered on one side with white lichen. I suppose it depends on the accuracy of the measurements. Also,how much of the tapering point of the Rudston has been eroded, in that it would have had to support said outlier, or would it be part of the original stone that has broken off? It's intriguing. It would seem to fit if the measurings accurate.
Others have spoken of a possible circle & henge surrounding the monument.
Editing, sorry....did you see the dinosaur print? I didn't. Is that just fancy?

Rhiannon Feb 17, 2017 10:38:20

Replying to Littlestone

no you're quite right, I'm just an unobservant idiot. Perhaps I was tired.