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FourWinds Nov 29, 2001 13:31:03

I just read your field notes and looked at the photos
for Tormain Hill. Simply Stunning !!

I was looking through the images from end to start for some reason and so came to the 'viewfinder' one last. When I reached the third (second really) I thought, "That looks like a couple of carvings that I have suspicions about, I must ask Martin what else is nearby." And then I see your 'viewfinder' comments. I have been very curious about many such petroglyphs for some time now and, maybe not with all of these, I certainly do get the impression of 'a map' when compared with local sites.

Most of the ones in Ireland are in passage tombs and there is one I am particularly interested in which is unfortunately not in situ anymore. What it does display though (quite clearly in my oppinion) is a very good drawing of Newgrange !! I have still to test my views out with the 'establishment' yet and so I won't say too much more.

Martin Nov 29, 2001 23:02:53

Replying to FourWinds

Thanx FourWinds!
I have many theories about cup n ring markings, including land maps and sky maps, but I would hasten to add that I think this theory doesn't apply to all cup and ring designs (and that I am a mere biologist and have absolutely no archeological background whatsoever- but I personally feel this is a good thing!) Some may just be purely magickal, others more practical. I'm also not saying much more about my viewfinder theory until I have worked out both dates for all the sites that it may relate to, and I'm trying to play about with some of my pics to enhance the design (it's also looking like strong contender for a forthcoming tattoo ;)). I did some reverse colouring with MGI photosuite earlier today which not only enhanced the image but also looks nice n trippy n purple! I'll post one to the MA site if it looks okay and adds to the understanding of the cups n rings. The Newgrange design sounds cool- have you piccies for us???
Cheery,
Martin

FourWinds Dec 6, 2001 10:05:01

Replying to FourWinds

Have you seen this web site?

http://www.kilmartin.org/

follow the "Interactive Monuments" link to a great map of the Kilmartin valley ...

simply brilliant !!