Re: Arbor Low stone circle - raising of the stones to their original upright position.

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Arbor Low stone circle — raising of the stones to their original upright position.

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Megalithics Apr 11, 2013 12:42:21

Replying to CARL

We did wonder about the high loss rate of the snapped stones, four of the seven are missing. These stones must have been more firmly socketed as they snapped rather than toppled. Is there something that could make these more attractive to stone robbers?

Presumably these were some of the last stones still standing, is it easier to work a stone when it is standing and then snap it? You would have easy access to both sides, the weathered and the smooth, would that be important?

Incoming Traveller Apr 12, 2013 09:12:27

Replying to Megalithics

Nothing historical or 'technical' to add here, just my own feeling: I personally found Arbor Low very powerful as it is (in its present 'clockface' style). I'm a bit torn. I can understand the wish to return it to its original state, but I'm not convinced there's a huge need to, although I can also see that the resultant testing of soil could be very interesting.

There you go. No help at all!