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scubi63 463 posts |
Jan 30, 2010, 11:08
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Boy this has been a difficult task and probably like most of us I have had to think long and hard on this one. I have considered sites that made the biggest impact when I first saw them, how good the site was in terms of atmosphere, the journey to it and also how much I want to go back. Believe it or not after my 'out of hours' visit in December 2008, Stonehenge was a big contender but fails on so many other fronts...anyway I digress so I will get on with it... So in reverse order At number three: During a fine walk with some fellow TMA'ers in 2007 among a number of site we visited this one has stood out in my mind. I immediately wanted one in my garden it was so perfectly formed and definitely want to go back and see it again when I am in Cornwall next. The best little barrow in my book is Bosilliack Barrow http://www.themodernantiquarian.com/site/653/bosiliack_barrow.html At number two: For just being a fantastically fine example, location, peace and quiet and for being a little scary my vote for favourite Long Barrow goes to Stoney Littleton http://www.themodernantiquarian.com/site/51/stoney_littleton.html At and Number One: A site that meets all my criteria, it is remote, it has scenery, the track to it, the flora and fauna, it is just simply the best site I have every visited. My favourite Stone Circle and all time favourite Prehistoric site is Swinside/Sunkenkirk http://www.themodernantiquarian.com/site/79/sunkenkirk.html Please note the above may change should I visit other places at any time in the future. :o)
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Jane 3024 posts |
Jan 30, 2010, 12:25
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Coddu Vecchju - one of Sardinia’s show sites, and rightly so – it’s so pretty and so perfect. http://www.themodernantiquarian.com/site/10536/coddu_vecchju.html Barnenez cairn - huge, spectacular and unsung gem of northern Brittany. http://www.themodernantiquarian.com/site/9939/barnenez.html Uffington White Horse - an absolutely unique work of art. http://www.themodernantiquarian.com/site/303/uffington_white_horse.html Choosing those was hard!
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Hob 4033 posts |
Edited Jan 30, 2010, 13:41
Jan 30, 2010, 13:38
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I was going to cheat with my first and go for the whole of Kilmartin Valley, but I suppose If I have to pick one site there, it would be the Largie Stones. Until I read the paper TMA, I'd no idea Kilmartin existed, and the place blew me away in the finest sense of the phrase. I would be unable to sleep at night if I did not include Ketley Crag, for it is dripping with the whole genius loci thing to an extent I have never encountered elsewhere. Thirdly, a nice obscure site, Caer Bach as my visit there led me to go looking for TMA on the internet.
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Branwen 824 posts |
Jan 30, 2010, 15:09
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geez - loads of sites I've never looked up before - then I get distracted by following links to folklore - then old maps - this thread is gonna be the end of me getting any sleep...
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postman 848 posts |
Jan 30, 2010, 23:37
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No way, just three ? No Boscawen un when it was more overgrown? No swinside on the winter solstice? No goosebumps at Brodgar? It'll have to be these three classics then, Uragh is small but the world is big, http://www.themodernantiquarian.com/site/2560/uragh.html Callanish is such a fantatic journey away that quite frankly they could have left the stones still half covered in pete and I would still be blown away, http://www.themodernantiquarian.com/site/198/callanish.html La Roche au Fees on a warm summers afternoon with some kind of summer fete on, playing children, lots of food and laughter, and right next to it all this sleeping giant that everyone took for granted but I drove 500 miles to see. http://www.themodernantiquarian.com/site/9946/rocheauxfees.html But theres so many places yet to see
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Moth 5236 posts |
Jan 31, 2010, 02:01
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Ha! I know what you mean!!! I'm still trying to narrow it down to 3 - and all 3 of those you've mentioned in your intro are ones that I want to include but have ruled out! Mebbe I'll be able to settle on my 3 tomorrow, but I ain't betting on it.... Lol! love Moth
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juamei 2013 posts |
Jan 31, 2010, 14:11
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First up was very nearly sunkenkirk but its twin further north, Castlerigg wins my heart everytime. I love it there even with 50 tourists chattering loudly, cos at sunrise in the summer when you can get 2 hours alone as the sun rises out of the mist, this site and its settings are frankly magical. http://www.themodernantiquarian.com/site/70/castlerigg.html Second was hard, so many sites, so many beauties, but again the flirty show sites turn my eye every time so I'd have to go for Callanais. I'd give this to the whole of Lewis and all the amazing sites and views there, but if I had to pick one of them its Callanish 1. http://www.themodernantiquarian.com/site/198/callanish.html Last up is a site I've played and walked on since I was a kid running down its banks, Maiden Castle, nr Dorchester. Its got a Bank barrow, Causwayed Enclosure, Long barrow, Round barrows, a monster hill fort and great views. This place sums up all the beauty in Dorset to me. http://www.themodernantiquarian.com/site/45/maiden_castle_dorchester.html Man that was hard. I need a drink. ;)
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juamei 2013 posts |
Jan 31, 2010, 14:19
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Hey Hob, I almost included Ketley Crag in my 3, its an honourable 4th! Especially in good company :-) I like it so much that I am thinking about getting it tattoed on my calf. Will leave it a couple more months to make sure I really want it tho. Am thinking of using this image but ink it all in black. http://rockart.ncl.ac.uk/panel_image_view_larger.asp?imageid=251&pi=235
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Mustard 1043 posts |
Jan 31, 2010, 17:41
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Erm... what are we voting for? :S♦
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Hob 4033 posts |
Jan 31, 2010, 22:29
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I had Calanish as my 4th. It's not easy is it? If you want a vectorised Ketley to turn into a guide transfer for a tat, give me a shout, I have one traced from that drawing that's sitting here in illustrator .ai format. Could be easily rasterised to whatever size is needed :)
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