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The Blue Stone Enigma

GordonP G
GordonP Jul 1, 2009 21:07:52
Replying to goffik

Hi Gof

The new transport theory is totally theoretical I'm afraid and personally I think it unlikely, however I have included it in the book because I believe it is possible and furthermore I think I could make it work.

That is not to say I believe that is how the sarsens may have been transported, only that it is possible and if proven and accepted would make stone-rowing redundent for the most part.

G goffik
goffik Jul 1, 2009 22:47:30
Replying to GordonP

On our first visit to the Outer Hebrides, we took a guided tour with Margaret Curtis.

The tour started in her garden, where she has several stone- moving experiments rigged up. Some are familiar, and some not so.

I have to admit that one method in particular, consisting of various a-frames ropes and pulleys - although it plainly worked - seemed far too cumbersome and time-consuming to be considered efficient by modern standards.

That said, the mantra kept popping into my head: any means necessary.

If the method works, then it's perfectly feasible that it was at least considered by those who had to move the stones! :)

G x

P Pete G
Pete G Jul 2, 2009 02:42:35
Replying to GordonP

well I hope this time you start from the other end of the scale and show how to move a 60 ton sarsen up an escarpement.
Now that Would be be impressive!

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