drewbhoy
A hoard of “exceptionally rare” 3,000-year-old gold ornaments, found by metal detectorists in Dorset, is the subject of a campaign to keep it in the county.
Plans to protect Stonehenge from future developments are under way.
The proposal is to introduce a planning document for Stonehenge and Avebury World Heritage Site which will have to be taken into account when authorities are considering upgrades to roads or other visitor pressures at the “internationally significant” site, Wiltshire Council’s report states.
Straight over there, over the water is Ormaig and its rock art.
Image credit: drew/AMJ
The north west edge, parking available beside the road heading into the trees.
Image credit: drew/AMJ
Looking south west, Ardfern next to Loch Craignish.
Image credit: drew/AMJ
Outside the north west section, Loch Craignish – a sea loch.
Image credit: drew/AMJ
Remnants of the north wall from the interior of the dun.
Image credit: drew/AMJ
Looking north, Loch na n-Ardlaraich (Loch of the Highlanders)
Image credit: drew/AMJ
From where the minor road ends, north of Ardfern.
Image credit: drew/AMJ
A metal detectorist has described his amazement after finding all three parts of what is believed to be a Bronze Age axe head in a field at his family farm.
Looking east, in the trees apparently another cairn--next time!
Image credit: drew/AMJ
Sometimes overlooked, the large cairn looking south west.
Image credit: drew/AMJ
The Kintraw Standing Stone, located near Loch Craignish in Argyll, Scotland, is traditionally said to be the burial place of a Norse prince, and is known as the “Danish King’s Grave”. While this is a popular local folklore, archaeological evidence suggests it may have also served as a marker for astronomical observations or a ritual site.
Campbell and Sandeman 1964
A hoard of metal fragments found on farmland was the Bronze Age equivalent of a modern-day recycling bin, an expert said.
Looking south east – a fort in the near distance.
Image credit: drew/AMJ