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Rupert Soskin
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Re: Rectangular holes in stones
Jun 05, 2009, 11:55
Hi Rhiannon,
Amazing isn't it? I've asked loads of archeos what they think of the slots and not a single one has even mentioned a Lewis. It's a new one on me too so a big thank you for the pointer.

It does open up more questions. The main reason I dismiss their use as 'unfinished splitting' is that those at Fernworthy and Castleruddery are situated in similar positions within their circles and there are no other seemingly redundant stones. It seems almost impossible to me that each site would contain a single slotted stone, identical in number of slots, that did not serve some specific function.

I have to say that, if the slots were for hoisting I think they would be even more numerous than they are but it certainly adds another possibility.

Best wishes

Rupert
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