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Found this chunky fellow at a Strathblane churchyard today.
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January 3, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Found this chunky fellow at a Strathblane churchyard today.
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Shorey Well (Burnley): The well measures 1.1m high and 1.8m long. It has a cupboard-like cavity of stonework and is reputed to have been the sole water supply when Burnley was a village clustering about the parish church, when it was known as St. Peter's hamlet.
January 2, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Shorey Well (Burnley): The well measures 1.1m high and 1.8m long. It has a cupboard-like cavity of stonework and is reputed to have been the sole water supply when Burnley was a village clustering about the parish church, when it was known as St. Peter's hamlet.
Huegelgraeber Klingbachwald: This barrow cemetery including 150 burial mounds is located in a forest close to Herxheim. The burials are dated to the Iron Age. Some of the barrows are 10m diameter and 2m high. 📷 Themazewasntmeantforyou More: http://www.megalithi...
January 1, 2026 at 9:58 PM
Huegelgraeber Klingbachwald: This barrow cemetery including 150 burial mounds is located in a forest close to Herxheim. The burials are dated to the Iron Age. Some of the barrows are 10m diameter and 2m high. 📷 Themazewasntmeantforyou More: http://www.megalithi...
WINNER Announcement for our Callanish AVR deluxe bundle - Art Book, Film and Soundtrack Album on Vinyl: The competition is now over, thanks very much if you entered. Our winner is Richard G from Perthshire who will be getting a vinyl record of the soundtrack, and the art book and film to watch.
January 1, 2026 at 8:31 PM
WINNER Announcement for our Callanish AVR deluxe bundle - Art Book, Film and Soundtrack Album on Vinyl: The competition is now over, thanks very much if you entered. Our winner is Richard G from Perthshire who will be getting a vinyl record of the soundtrack, and the art book and film to watch.
Craigs (Kintyre): A lovely big stone, shame there's a wall attached to it and the telegraph pole (just out of shot to the left) is so close. 📷 KcGull More: http://www.megalithi...
January 1, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Craigs (Kintyre): A lovely big stone, shame there's a wall attached to it and the telegraph pole (just out of shot to the left) is so close. 📷 KcGull More: http://www.megalithi...
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Never forget this: The forces undermining our democracy, rigging our economy, polluting our planet, and stoking hatred are counting on you to give up. Cynicism is how they win. We must keep fighting in 2026 and beyond.
December 31, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Never forget this: The forces undermining our democracy, rigging our economy, polluting our planet, and stoking hatred are counting on you to give up. Cynicism is how they win. We must keep fighting in 2026 and beyond.
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Think someone at the Beeb has been at the New Year drinkies early... 🤣
#Archaeology 🏺 #Hic #HappyNewYear
#Archaeology 🏺 #Hic #HappyNewYear
December 31, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Think someone at the Beeb has been at the New Year drinkies early... 🤣
#Archaeology 🏺 #Hic #HappyNewYear
#Archaeology 🏺 #Hic #HappyNewYear
We’re reliably (?) informed this is known as the Butt Rub stone. Happy New Year! 2026 is going to be a good one. The Hurlers (S): The southern of the three Hurlers stone circles is by far the least complete, probably not altered much during restoration in the 1930s. 1/
December 31, 2025 at 10:22 PM
We’re reliably (?) informed this is known as the Butt Rub stone. Happy New Year! 2026 is going to be a good one. The Hurlers (S): The southern of the three Hurlers stone circles is by far the least complete, probably not altered much during restoration in the 1930s. 1/
It's an odd 'in between' time of year - what you need is a felt Mên-an-Tol to keep your spirits up. With many thanks to CazzyJane for sharing this wonderful creation! 1/
December 29, 2025 at 2:02 PM
It's an odd 'in between' time of year - what you need is a felt Mên-an-Tol to keep your spirits up. With many thanks to CazzyJane for sharing this wonderful creation! 1/
Dinas Bach (Carreg): The islands of Dinas Bach (small stronghold) and the nearby Dinas Fawr (large stronghold), near the tip of the Llŷn Peninsula were probably fortified during the Iron Age. 📷 cactus_chris More: http://www.megalithi...
December 28, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Dinas Bach (Carreg): The islands of Dinas Bach (small stronghold) and the nearby Dinas Fawr (large stronghold), near the tip of the Llŷn Peninsula were probably fortified during the Iron Age. 📷 cactus_chris More: http://www.megalithi...
Pozzo Sacro San Salvatore: This ancient well in in Sardinia opens onto a rectangular paved space, from which a stair leads to the underground chamber covered by a tholos (domed structure) which protects the source. During the Punic period an aniconic betyl was put in the centre of the atrium.
December 28, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Pozzo Sacro San Salvatore: This ancient well in in Sardinia opens onto a rectangular paved space, from which a stair leads to the underground chamber covered by a tholos (domed structure) which protects the source. During the Punic period an aniconic betyl was put in the centre of the atrium.
Crystal River Archaeological State Park: Burial Mound and Ceremonial Complex in Citrus County, Florida. Although the area was originally occupied 2500 years ago, the ceremonial center dates to the Middle Woodland period (~400CE).
December 28, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Crystal River Archaeological State Park: Burial Mound and Ceremonial Complex in Citrus County, Florida. Although the area was originally occupied 2500 years ago, the ceremonial center dates to the Middle Woodland period (~400CE).
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The White Stone, a few miles north east of Dunblane.
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December 26, 2025 at 4:02 PM
The White Stone, a few miles north east of Dunblane.
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Hillson's House: Not long after sunrise on the day before the winter Solstice. On the summit of Stalldown barrow (Dartmoor) is a large flat-topped cairn around 17.5m across. The cairn has been damaged by the construction of shelters within it - hence it is known as Hillson's House. 📷 Bladup More:
December 25, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Hillson's House: Not long after sunrise on the day before the winter Solstice. On the summit of Stalldown barrow (Dartmoor) is a large flat-topped cairn around 17.5m across. The cairn has been damaged by the construction of shelters within it - hence it is known as Hillson's House. 📷 Bladup More:
Stalldon Row: This magnificent stone row (possibly the best in the land) stretches for over 500 metres in a north to south direction, mostly up the southern slopes of Stalldon Barrow hill, but with its northerly end just over the top of hill, and starting to wander back down the northern hillside.
December 25, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Stalldon Row: This magnificent stone row (possibly the best in the land) stretches for over 500 metres in a north to south direction, mostly up the southern slopes of Stalldon Barrow hill, but with its northerly end just over the top of hill, and starting to wander back down the northern hillside.
The Kingship Stone, Cherry Hinton: In the car park of the Robin Hood and Little John pub, lies a mysterious lonely stone. The dark sarsen is about three feet across and has what looks like a human-sized ‘footprint’ deeply embedded into it. (about size 10!
December 25, 2025 at 4:59 PM
The Kingship Stone, Cherry Hinton: In the car park of the Robin Hood and Little John pub, lies a mysterious lonely stone. The dark sarsen is about three feet across and has what looks like a human-sized ‘footprint’ deeply embedded into it. (about size 10!
Heathwaite Settlement: The whole area round about is riddled with field systems and interesting medieval farms and halls. If you want a short walk you can approach the settlement and enclosures on the Knitleton footpath which gives access to Burney Tarn and passes the enclosure and stone rings.
December 24, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Heathwaite Settlement: The whole area round about is riddled with field systems and interesting medieval farms and halls. If you want a short walk you can approach the settlement and enclosures on the Knitleton footpath which gives access to Burney Tarn and passes the enclosure and stone rings.
Bowl Barrow South of the Sanctuary: Historic England say: The monument includes a large bowl barrow situated 50m south of The Sanctuary on Overton Hill. The barrow is at the southern end of the Seven Barrow Hill Bronze Age round barrow cemetery.
December 24, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Bowl Barrow South of the Sanctuary: Historic England say: The monument includes a large bowl barrow situated 50m south of The Sanctuary on Overton Hill. The barrow is at the southern end of the Seven Barrow Hill Bronze Age round barrow cemetery.
Lake Jackson Mounds Archaeological State Park: One of the most important archaeological sites in Florida, the capital of chiefdom and ceremonial center of the Fort Walton Culture inhabited from 1050–1500 CE.
December 23, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Lake Jackson Mounds Archaeological State Park: One of the most important archaeological sites in Florida, the capital of chiefdom and ceremonial center of the Fort Walton Culture inhabited from 1050–1500 CE.
WE HAVE A WINNER! We have drawn the competition - congratulations to @thepeachy.peacock on Instagram who is our winner of the Callanish A.V.R. Art Book, CD and film viewing. Thanks so much to everyone who entered, we’re thrilled at the amazing response. 1/
December 23, 2025 at 6:29 PM
WE HAVE A WINNER! We have drawn the competition - congratulations to @thepeachy.peacock on Instagram who is our winner of the Callanish A.V.R. Art Book, CD and film viewing. Thanks so much to everyone who entered, we’re thrilled at the amazing response. 1/
Megalithic Portal updates: 25 years, Forum, Gallery improvements and lots more: A few bits of news and improvements to the Portal - firstly I have added some updates to our forum in the hope that it will encourage more people to use it.
December 21, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Megalithic Portal updates: 25 years, Forum, Gallery improvements and lots more: A few bits of news and improvements to the Portal - firstly I have added some updates to our forum in the hope that it will encourage more people to use it.
Send us your Winter Solstice photos and we'll show the best ones on our front page. This one capturing the moment at Stoney Littleton long barrow is by the Strollers Tale zine, more on our page. 1/
December 21, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Send us your Winter Solstice photos and we'll show the best ones on our front page. This one capturing the moment at Stoney Littleton long barrow is by the Strollers Tale zine, more on our page. 1/
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“Loch Buie; its location underlines the attraction of the bay to early man” HES. A place of ancient beauty at the south end of #Mull … #StandingStoneSunday
More dramatic pics on @megalithic.bsky.social here www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?...
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December 21, 2025 at 8:39 AM
“Loch Buie; its location underlines the attraction of the bay to early man” HES. A place of ancient beauty at the south end of #Mull … #StandingStoneSunday
More dramatic pics on @megalithic.bsky.social here www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?...
More dramatic pics on @megalithic.bsky.social here www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?...
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Miniature #Stonehenge at Babbacombe Miniature Village decorated for #Christmas, probably in 2008.
We wish everyone happy holiday season! 🌟
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We wish everyone happy holiday season! 🌟
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December 20, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Miniature #Stonehenge at Babbacombe Miniature Village decorated for #Christmas, probably in 2008.
We wish everyone happy holiday season! 🌟
Photo by @trollpowersaab on Flickr
We wish everyone happy holiday season! 🌟
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Box Hall Defended Settlement: Above Box Hall between Castleton and Commondale a broad spur extrudes from the lower south west slope of Three Howes Rigg. On the top of this natural terrace which is slightly sloping there are the remains of a prehistoric enclosure.
December 19, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Box Hall Defended Settlement: Above Box Hall between Castleton and Commondale a broad spur extrudes from the lower south west slope of Three Howes Rigg. On the top of this natural terrace which is slightly sloping there are the remains of a prehistoric enclosure.