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Orkney corbelling is’nt as tight when not made of Stromness flagstone
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Stones of Stenness in the background
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Neolithic carving inside Maeshowe, similar to those at Skarabrae
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June 2004. A smart stone with a fancy hairdo.
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June 2004. Tall and thin and covered in flora.
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June 2004. View from the standing stones hotel.
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June 2004. I believe there’s some question as to whether this stone was part of the orignal setting. It is neat though.
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June 2004. What’s the relationship with Hoy?
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The three elements of this site, the Poind to the left, the Man to the right, the rock outcrop in the background.
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The southern aspect of the Man, showing the cleft
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Bad lighting conditions, but could this be a very weathered cup? There are more of these on the outcrop. Hmmmm.
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The western aspect of the Man, with the mound behind
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The northern aspect of the Man, showing the weathering
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Possible standing stone at Hownam Bridge. If you look closely, you can nearly convince yourself there’s a circular carving on it.
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Tronshaw Hill cultivation terraces, SSW of Hownam, not marked on the OSmap.
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Pretty impregnable looking, the stone wall is visible. This shot was taken from Hownam rings, a smaller hillfort to the south.
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Cultivation terraces at the foot of Hownsm Law, NT783212. The cows give an idea of scale, but notice the erosion.
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Looking NW, from the eastern part of the row, with the earthworks of Hownam rings visible to the right of the picture
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