It has been my experience that a six figure OS Grid Reference is inadequate for locating Cup & Ring Marked stones: It defines a square measuring 100m by 100m. It can be frustrating to find one stone amongst many. Canmore ID 62758 gives a ten figure OS Grid Reference, NX 37193 41422 for Blairbuy 1 Carved Panel. This locates the site to a 1m by 1m square. In my opinion, all Cup & Ring Marked stones should have ten figure OS Grid References.
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January 24, 2025
Cup & Ring Carving on Blairbuy 1 Carved Panel.(27.08.11)
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Blairbuy Standing Stones viewed from N.
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Blairbuy E Standing Stone viewed from N.
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Blairbuy W Standing Stone viewed from N.
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January 23, 2025
A short article about the Fogou and the presence of Goblin’s Gold (Schistostega pennata) on its walls.
News in the LRB about Strichen stone circle from Iain Hampsher-Monk, who excavated the site
A 2025 P&J article by Gayle Ritchie which discusses the stone circle as well as the nearby derelict mansion.
From the Dun at Scalasaig head back to ferry port then walk west following the B8086. Directly opposite the hotel there is a road to the church, follow this track south for about 500m then head west. I could only see one standing, another stone I spied was a boulder and another possible standing stone mentioned in Canmore was invisible.
The stone that remains is just over 1m tall and has great all round views despite being slightly hidden by the undulating land. Dun Eibhinn, to north, dominates the skyline to the north and was to be my big target for the day. Before that, another standing stone.
Visited 11/08/2024.
January 22, 2025
Turfed-over remains of a hut circle in the settlement site.
Image credit: A. Brookes (10.11.2023)
Mynydd y Dref from the southwest, above Gwern Engan.
Image credit: A. Brookes (10.11.2023)
Alltwen seen across the Sychnant Pass from the southeast.
Image credit: A. Brookes (10.11.2023)
Remains of double orthostatic kerb with rubble infill.
Image credit: A. Brookes (10.11.2023)
Looking west across the upper Afon Gyrach valley towards Craig Hafodwen and Foel Lus.
Image credit: A. Brookes (10.11.2023)
Looking out across the fertile Conwy valley.
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Approaching from the south. Castell Conwy can be seen over to the right, with Deganwy across the river beyond.
Image credit: A. Brookes (10.11.2023)
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