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tjj Jan 27, 2013 15:44:59
Replying to GLADMAN

GLADMAN wrote:
Just happened to come across an old image of the Giant's Causeway the other day.... and the thought occurred whether evidence of any prehistoric ritual activity has ever come to light? Well it is a pretty special place, despite the crowds. A 'natural rock feature' if ever there was one.

If anyone has seen/heard anything it would be great to know.

There seems to be quite a bit of prehistoric archaeology in Antrim but not actually by the Giant's Causeway. It is, however, part of the ancient kingdom of Dalriada (Dal Riata) which extended to the Inner Hebrides and the west coast of Scotland.
Dalriada

I found the link posted by Nigel Swift with regard to a nearby golf course development disconcerting and the National Trust in N.I. are making a brave stand against it. This surely must be a place to keep wild and natural.

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GLADMAN Jan 27, 2013 16:40:00
Replying to tjj

tjj wrote:
here seems to be quite a bit of prehistoric archaeology in Antrim but not actually by the Giant's Causeway. It is, however, part of the ancient kingdom of Dalriada (Dal Riata) which extended to the Inner Hebrides and the west coast of Scotland.
Dalriada

I found the link posted by Nigel Swift with regard to a nearby golf course development disconcerting and the National Trust in N.I. are making a brave stand against it. This surely must be a place to keep wild and natural.

You can obviously see why the legend started... the columns looked man made - if not 'giant made' - to my 21st century brain, so goodness knows what prehistoric peoples crossing to Kintyre and back would've made of it. The assumption seems logical from their viewpoint, doesn't it?

I really think we all need to make a stand against the march of golf... I'll continue to do my bit!

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