texlahoma

there were lots of other stones scattered around the field as well as the main stones. the main stones are right by the roadside and had lots of coins as well as some beads and feathers left around on the stones. they have an amazing texture with lots of really interesting cavities within them. we actually found it quite difficult to find the stones at first although if you find the sign for nine barrows down the stone circle is in the field just to the right at the begging of the pathway. you will find the stones amongst all the trees.

this barrow cemetary and rempstone stone circle are two of the closest places to where i live that i’ve visited. nine barrows down is signposted from the road and is situated in the field at the top of a really nice walk climbing up from the main road. there are a couple of small lay-by’s near by if you are travelling by car.

We visited the site and found it to be well preserved despite local children using it for a huge BMX ramp/racing circuit. There was loads of spaces to park the car on the roadside, and free too. We found it to be a really impressive place to visit due to the size of the ring and that once we stood in the middle all the surrounding roads and traffic lights are completely out of view making it easier to imagine how it might have been before the surrounding area became so built up.

we (charlie and i) visited the nine stones on the 1st of february. after driving past the site a couple of time found that the layby across the road was indeed the best place to park. apart from the narrow strip of grass leading from the little chef there is/was also a deep water filled ditch to contend with if you park in the little chef car park.
being feb there were no leaves on the trees which left a good if little exposed view of the stones. we still found it possible when standing with our backs to the road to forget there was a busy road there at all. There is something very special about this site and the way it made us feel to be there. i took many pictures which i will attept to post should they offer anything not already on this site.