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I just viewed the phots of this wonderful site posted by hamish. And my initial reaction was one of dismay. The stones are hidden on the whole by overgrowth and appear to have not been maintained.
Now I know to most theyare just ancient stones of no relevance to modern life, but to people such as I who follow neo-pagan ways these local sites are immensely important spiritual landmarks.
Every effort seems made to preserve and promote the christian heritage buildings and monuments, imagine the uproar if a site such as castel coch had no funding and was allowed to fall to pieces or be consumed by the surrounding woodland? By comparison how cheap to maintain are a few simple stone sites, which only require grass cutting or adequate labelling?
I understand many are on private property, but what a shame no law exists that the owners of the land should ensure their safety and upkeep, so future generations can partake of the mystery and wonder they conjur when u stand among them.
Thank you hamish for locating these forgotten stones and the excellent photography.

I quite like it when stones are 'untidy'. I very much doubt they would have been like that when being used for their original purpose, fair enough. But with my leanings towards Nature I rather like it when they look like an ancient part of the landscape rather than an imposition on it. I wouldn't want them mown round. Suppose it depends on the site really. But you can be too tidy?

Sorry about the Greycroft diversion!!!

Yep, I agree. (Tho I do have some element of Rhiannon's feelings, esp if the site is protected by being overgrown, but overall I like things to be somewhere inbetween - stones visible but not overly manicured!)

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Moth

Warlock,
I must admit it's nice to see sites in a manicured condition, but failing that, it's not too good to see them overgrown.
The site (any site) in its original condition, and when in use, obviously wouldn't be overgrown to the extent where the stones were becoming obscured. Originally I'd assume the site was pristeen, but after a few years of use, I'd think some growth would be left, unless gardeners were put to use.
Do you or any other TMA-ers have any thoughts as to how well gardened a site was kept when in use in the past, or was it kept clear simply by people walking over it?
Cheers,
TE.