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BlueGloves B
BlueGloves Jan 14, 2003 18:48:29
Replying to BlueGloves

the fallen capstone of the Bosphrennis cromlech (or wedge tomb) is circular in section.

There are no photographs of that in the public domain - seemingly.

P Pete G
Pete G Jan 14, 2003 20:23:53
Replying to BlueGloves

I've had a root around and most folks seem to think they were symbolic and not functional.
They were mostly found undernearth created remains and this continued into the bronze age, some round barrows have them in.
They do not seem to be worn so appear to serve no practical purpose.
PeteG

F FourWinds
FourWinds Jan 14, 2003 21:27:49
Replying to BlueGloves

Where is this 'wedge tomb'?

If you want a round(ish) sectioned capstone try the second and third picture here!

http://www.megalithomania.com/show_site.php?site_id=406