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It is easy to miss this one, I stopped in a gateway to check the map-looked around and there it was in the self same field. It has that evocative feel about it, like the Fortingal stones.
These stones are quite easy to find now and there is a car park,the reason is a statue has been erected in memory of Colonel Sir David Stirling dso,obe.founder of the SAS, just off the road. You can park and then walk across the field to the stones,the field had just been ploughed when I was there and by the time I got to the stones I was about a foot taller.
cup marks are on the top of the middle stone.
Image credit: Hamish
The village of Trellech is named after the stones; “The Settlement of the Stones”
Legends say they were erected in memory of a battle with the English under Harold, or in memory of a battle with the Romans, or they were thrown there by the Giant Jack o’ Kent from Ysgyryd Fawr 14 miles away. They are however puddingstone and probably middle or late Neolithic.
I parked in a field gate, by the house is a stile. I followed what seemed like a footpath, but it was a sheep track and went away from the stones, so I got my feet wet in the long grass. This place commands great views over miles of open country and over the Severn estuary. Peaceful atmosphere that is usually found in these places.
Etymology of Mulfra:- Late Cornish Moel Vrea, bare/domed hill.
The etymology of Boskawen-Un,Late Cornish:- The dwelling by the elder tree on the down.
About three miles up the single track road from Lothbeg on the A9 you see on the right a solitary standing stone. It doesn’t look far so you decide to stroll over to it. It seems to get further away from you ‘till you realise it is a greater distance than you had thought, the nearer you get the taller it grows and when you get there it has reached about 10 ft. The silence is wonderful there is nothing but the breeze and the midgies, I wanted to stay longer but a far off Malt was calling, so I left to find it.
Sorry about the finger shadow.
Image credit: Hamish
I walked up here a few years ago in the wind and rain, climbed on top of the cairn and dropped my lovely camera which broke. No photos, no camera. I haven’t been up there since. Thanks for the pics, Nick.
I have a great love for these stones, I went to school in Lundin Links and lived in the sister village of Lower Largo. I learned to play gowf here, we weren’t allowed on the big boys links, and lost a few balls in the rough around the stones – years ago they let the grass grow here. At near by Norries Law there was a find of Pictish silver, the finder melted most of it down, but some pieces survived and can be seen in Edinburgh. In Upper Largo Kirk By the gate is a Pictish symbol stone.
The map ref. is only approximate because for the life of me I cannot remember exactly where I saw this. I was reading a post from FourWinds about disappearing Bullaun stones and remembered seeing this some years ago. I took the picture and forgot about it until I read the post and there it was in my archive. FourWinds thinks it may be a Bullaun stone, the hole is about 8ins across and about 4ins deep and I think is close to the Auchengaich burn. I don’t know anything about the folklore around here but I shall take another look next year when I drag myself home again.
This lovely neglected stone nestles out of sight just off the road near Shemore.There is nowhere to park,so be careful,it’s on a hill by a bend.It is covered with moss but the markings can be seen.There is a great view of Loch Lomond in the distance.
Not very easy to find.where the footpath curves round behind the school there is a gate on the right,if it is wet from here it becomes difficult-mud and long grass-in an enclosure on the left is the stone,Ididn’t want to get any wetter so I took the photo’ from where I stood.
Balkethly or Balkaithly means the Place of the Battle,Bal coming from Baile and nothing to do with Baal or Sidonites.
This stone stands on small hill behind Glenshee kirk,there is a farm track by the kirk go along about 100mtrs and up 1 back 2 to the top.The views are great all round.There is a candle and flower gift in memory of a woman called Sheila,there was a small stone, last time I was here,with the words-RIP Sheila on it.
After your visit you must go to the Spittalfor refreshments.There are kilt clad young men and pretty young women to help you to choose some wonderful cake and coffee,or a Scots measure of malt if needed.
It is interesting to note that in Cornish the circles are known as Dauns Mein or stone dance, or as in the case of Trgaseal ,Daunsiow Mein -dancing stones.
I parked in the lane below Hailglower farm,it was a lovely day and the walk was most enjoyable.I was wondering how to find the circle but just past the farm on the right is a plaque with an arrow pointing the way.It is a beautiful place,the air was humming with insects and swallows and martins were swooping ,I found it very difficult to leave.
The Boar was the Scottish/Pictish High Kings Standard up till the time of David.
The foot print is the place where the Chief Clan leaders pledged their loyalty to the King.They brought with them a small bag of soil from their home,put it in the foot print and with their foot on their native heath pledged their support. At Scone there is quite a heap of discarded soil from all over Scot/Pictland.
Sorry about yet another foot print,at the right below you can just see the Ogham writing on the side of the crack.
The Gaels called this place Stucis meaning Stones,the estate is still called Stix.Rabbie Burns was moved to pray in this circle when he passed through,it is said.
Source:-www.heartlander.scotland.net.
I just added another pic. of the cupmarked stone,the sun just caught it right.
This is on the corner of the turning to fowlis wester from the A86.There is a distinct hump and a scattering of large stones.I didn’t clamber over the wall,fence and stinging nettles for a closer look.There was also some large evil looking striped black and yellow flying things buzzing about.
I was here the beginning of September, it was very warm and the fields were being harvested – the air was full of swooping swallows fattening themselves for their long journey to Africa. I won’t add to Winterjc’s description.
Sorry FW but this is the summer scene.
Image credit: Mike Murray
After reading the posts in the forum about the Redland park stones, I set off with me camera to record them. I lived in the area for many years and never gave them a glance. There to my surprise was a Sarsen. I looked for more and on the far side of the park is another recumbant stone. The photo of this stone is not yet developed.
Here are the two pics, at last, of the other large stone in Redland Park. It is at the St.Oswald road end of the park just under the hedge. It has been spoiled by graffiti drilled into it.
This is not easy to find, but once you have found the farm ask the land owner for permission. There are guardian geese here who do not like intruders. The farmer/wife said they get a lot of “dowsers” there who report all sorts of results. It seems to align with Wimblestone, the lost circle of Chew and eventually Stanton Drew.
Sorry, only one picture – I ran out of film.
Image credit: MIke Murray
The Wimblestone must have been here,only a damp patch in the hollow.
Image credit: Mike Murray