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Edited Sep 18, 2016, 07:48
George!
Sep 18, 2016, 07:46
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https://www.theguardian.com/science/2016/sep/17/rock-art-amateur-archaeologist-scotland?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
An amateur archaeologist has tracked down hundreds of prehistoric rock engravings in Scotland in what has been described as a “phenomenal” contribution to the understanding of Britain’s earliest artworks.
Walking in all weathers once or twice a week, George Currie, 66, a musician by trade, has located more than 670 Neolithic and Bronze Age carvings over the past 15 years. He told the Observer: “It was ridiculous … I got tired of recording the stuff. I’ve never come across quite so much.”
There are many more to be found, he believes. Describing the thrill of uncovering ancient artworks that no one has seen for thousands of years, he said: “It’s quite a privilege.”
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thesweetcheat
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Re: George!
Sep 18, 2016, 08:51
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Just brilliant.
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nigelswift
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Re: George!
Sep 18, 2016, 08:56
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Fantastic. Congratulations!
"a contribution to scholarship, protection and conservation"
It doesn't get better than that.
So, ummm, did you dowse them?
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Evergreen Dazed
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Re: George!
Sep 18, 2016, 11:51
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Magic!
Well done George.
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dee
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Re: George!
Sep 18, 2016, 12:41
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Darts !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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ryaner
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Re: George!
Sep 18, 2016, 14:40
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Ah that's great. It's nice to be able to put a face to a name of someone who I've 'known' here for years.
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tiompan
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Re: George!
Sep 18, 2016, 21:36
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This is true .
I was recently asked by a professional dowser where a group of recorded marked rocks were . “I could never find them “ .
I didn't have the heart to say the obvious .
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Rhiannon
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Re: George!
Sep 19, 2016, 13:18
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that's excellent, George.
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goffik
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Re: George!
Sep 19, 2016, 13:46
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Yo da man. :)
G x
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tiompan
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Re: George!
Sep 19, 2016, 16:41
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Thanks for the kind comments folks .
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