Standing Stone Collection (page 4)

Devils Arrows, Boroughbridge, Yorkshire, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Devils Arrows, Boroughbridge, Yorkshire, 20th century. Three standing stones or menhirs, erected in prehistoric times in an alignment and grooved by millennia of rainfall

Perforated standing stone, North Ronaldsay. Orkney, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Perforated standing stone, North Ronaldsay. Orkney, 20th century. A single megalith known locally as the Stan Stane, simply meaning standing stone in North Ronaldsay

Standing stones of Stenness. Megalithic monument 3rd millennium BC, Orkney, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Standing stones of Stenness. Megalithic monument 3rd millennium BC, Orkney, 20th century. A Neolithic monument five miles northeast of Stromness on the mainland of Orkney, Scotland

Megalithic Circle and Dolmen, c3rd millennium BC, Stenness, Orkney, Scotland, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Megalithic Circle and Dolmen, c3rd millennium BC, Stenness, Orkney, Scotland, 20th century. The Standing Stones of Stenness are a neolithic monument five miles northeast of Stromness on the mainland

Prehistoric Monolith in Churchyard of Rudston, Humberside, UK, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Prehistoric Monolith in Churchyard of Rudston, Humberside, UK, 20th century. The Rudston Monolith at over 7.6 metres (25 ft) is the tallest megalith (standing stone) in the United Kingdom

Sunrise on Megalithic Circle, Avebury, Wiltshire, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Sunrise on Megalithic Circle, Avebury, Wiltshire, 20th century. Neolithic henge monument containing three stone circles, one of the best known prehistoric sites in Britain

Nine Maidens Stone Circle, Cornwall, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Nine Maidens Stone Circle, Cornwall, 20th century. A partially restored prehistoric stone circle near Boskednan, northwest of the town of Penzance in Cornwall

Rollright Stones, 2000 BC, Oxfordshire and Warwickshire borders, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Rollright Stones, 2000 BC, Oxfordshire and Warwickshire borders, 20th century. Neolithic and Bronze Age megalithic monuments near the village of Long Compton on the borders of Oxfordshire

The Avenue, leading to the Stone Circle, Avebury, Wiltshire, 20th century. Built and altered over many centuries from about 2850 BC until about 2200 BC

Kits Coty, 40th century BC
Kits Coty neolithic monument, 40th century BC

Stonehenge from the west, 25th century BC

Men-An-Tol Stones, 17th century BC
Men-An-Tol Stones, through which children were passed to cure ailments, 17th century BC

Stonehenge, 25th century BC
Stonehenge, a neolithic monument, 25th century BC

Stonehenge at sunrise, 25th century BC

Avebury Standing Stones, 27th century BC

Trilithons in Stonehenge

Dolmen at Kermario in Brittany, c, 36th century BC
Dolmen at Kermario, Carnac, Brittany, c.36th century BC

An Inward View of Stonehenge from behind the High Altar, 1760. Stonehenge, the megalithic monument on Salisbury Plain, England, which dates from c2000 BC

Champ-Dolent Menhir, thirty feet high, from Dol-de-Bretagne in Brittany

Megalithic alignments at Carnac, 34th century BC
Megalithic alignments at Carnac, Brittany, 34th century BC

Megalithic alignments at Menec, 34th century BC
Megalithic alignments at Menec, Carnac, Brittany, 34th century BC

Detail of Stonehenge
Showing the Trithillion bearing the Mycenaean dagger and axe as marks on the left hand upright stone

Stonehenge at Midsummer Sunrise

Detail of Stonehenge, 3000 BC - 2000 BC
Shows the sockets on the underside of the fallen crosspiece and the boss on the top of the upright stone, 3000 BC - 2000 BC

Detail of Stonehenge, c. 3000-2000 BC
Showing the Trithillion bearing the Mycenaean dagger and axe as marks on the left hand upright stone, c.3000-2000 BC

England, Cumbria, Castlerigg Stone Circle
England, Cumbria, Lake District National Park. The popular Castlerigg Stone Circle near Keswick, dating back from the later Neolithic period. The mountain in the distance is Blencathra

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Stanton Drew Stone Circle

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Stanton Drew Stone Circle

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A stone circle at Machrie Moor on the Isle of Arran

A cromlech, Pentre Ifan, Nevern, Pembrokeshire, Wales. From Welsh Pictures, published 1880

Sunrise at Poulnabrone dolmen stone in the Burren, County Clare, Ireland
The dolmen portal tomb of Poulnabrone with the golden sun rising in a grey, cloudy sky on the Burren; County Clare, Ireland

Megalithic portal tomb of Poulnabrone at dawn, County Clare, Ireland
The megalithic portal tomb of Poulnabrone reflecting the cool, blue light of dawn; County Clare, Ireland

Stonehenge defined by early morning snow, Wiltshire, England, UK
Stonehenge defined by early morning snow; Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom

Callanish Stones, Callanish, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland

Stonehenge, Wiltshire, England, seen here in the 19th century. From English Pictures, published 1890

Droumlusk Standing Stone, Blackwater, Killarney, Co Kerry, Ireland

County Cork, Ireland, Ogham Stone

Susquehanna Standing Stone William H Rau American
Susquehanna at Standing Stone; William H. Rau (American, 1855 - 1920); n.d; Albumen silver print

Famous Monoliths At Heliopolis London Istanbul Forres Saint Renan And Iona From The Modern Cyclopedia Vol Vi 1903

Standing Stones, Blacksod Point, Co Mayo, Ireland

Careg Sampson Dolmen, South West Wales; Wales

Standing Stones

Drombeg, County Cork, Ireland; Moon Over Stone Circle

Drombeg Stone Circle, County Cork, Ireland; Moon Over Stone Circle

Uragh Stone Circle Under A Cloudy Sky At Sunset; County Kerry, Ireland

Drombeg Stone Circle Near Glandore On The Wild Atlantic Way, West Cork; County Cork, Ireland

Stone Circle

Standing Stone Alignment, Near Cloughran, Dingle Peninsula, Co Kerry, Ireland

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"Exploring the Mysteries of Standing Stones: A Journey Through Prehistoric Europe" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the enchanting world of standing stones. From the frost-kissed prehistoric stone circle in Avebury, a UNESCO World Heritage Site nestled in Wiltshire, England, to the captivating Castlerigg Stone Circle bathed in dramatic dawn light against the majestic backdrop of Blencathra in Cumbria's Lake District, these ancient monuments hold countless secrets waiting to be unraveled. Avebury Stone Circle stands as a testament to human ingenuity and spirituality. As you wander through this UNESCO World Heritage Site, you can almost feel the whispers of our ancestors echoing through time. The sheer magnitude and significance of this site leave visitors awestruck as they contemplate its purpose and marvel at its construction. Castlerigg Stone Circle offers an equally mesmerizing experience. Set amidst breathtaking autumn hues, this mystical gathering place transports you to another era. With Blencathra towering above it like a guardian sentinel, one cannot help but wonder about the rituals performed within these sacred stones. But they are not limited to just Avebury or Castlerigg; they can be found scattered across Europe. The Ring of Brodgar stone circle on Orkney Island dates back over 4 millennia – a hauntingly beautiful reminder of our distant past. And let us not forget Men-an-tol's enigmatic standing stones or Dolmen's Neolithic burial chamber that has withstood the test of time for an astonishing 4500 years. As day breaks over Castlerigg Stone Circle in Keswick, Cumbria, nature paints an ethereal canvas with hues reminiscent of dreams, and is here that we witness dawn's gentle embrace illuminating each weathered stone with golden light – a sight that evokes both awe and reverence. Join us on this extraordinary journey through history as we explore these ancient marvels.