Tag Archives: standing stones

Solstice of the Moon: Circle of Peace

Posted on November 1, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Our first stop next day was a place where mysterious stones, a Celtic saint and a link to one of the best-known legends of the British Isles all come together in a village churchyard. It took a bit of finding, … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient sites, Churches, History, Photography, Sacred sites, Scotland, Solstice of the Moon, Spirituality, symbolism, The Silent Eye | Tagged Anne Rochford’s grave, Christchurch stone circle, Inverurie, lunar standstill, midmar, recumbent circle, Scotland, standing stones, stone circle | Leave a comment

Solstice of the Moon: The Field of Prayer

Posted on October 31, 2020 by Sue Vincent

There were many merry meetings in Inverurie, bringing a golden glow to the afternoon that belied the grisaille of rain and wet stone. We were greeted outside our meeting place with fierce hugs from a lady we love dearly and … Continue reading →

Posted in Sacred sites, Scotland, Solstice of the Moon, The Silent Eye | Tagged Ancestors, balance, divie feminine, Easter Aquhorthies, Inverurie, lunar standstill, mother, Neolithic monuments, standing stones, stone circle, symbolism | 2 Comments

Solstice of the Moon: The Singing Stones of Duddo…

Posted on October 28, 2020 by Sue Vincent

It was a little further out of our way than we expected… and a little farther off the road too. When we parked the car, there was no sign of the stones, just a sign saying we would need to … Continue reading →

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Solstice of the Moon (Part 1) ~ Running Elk

Posted on October 27, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Hand in hand with retelling the story of our weekend in and around Inverurie, Running Elk, who was our guide and shepherd for the weekend, shares his own perceptions. One thing we have learned over the years, is that you … Continue reading →

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Circles Beyond Time ~ The Serpent Stones

Posted on October 25, 2020 by Sue Vincent

We followed the earthen avenue from Gib Hill to the banks of Arbor Low. You do not really get a clear impression of where you are here; the roads climb steadily as they cross the undulating landscape and, by the … Continue reading →

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Going West: The Talking Stone

Posted on September 29, 2020 by Sue Vincent

While I was researching the cathedral at St Davids, I came across a couple of legends that caught my fancy. Both of them concern Llechllafar, the talking stone. The name just by itself was intriguing… where did the emphasis lie? … Continue reading →

Posted in History | Tagged ancient myths, corpse road, folklore, legends, Merlin, Pembrokeshire prophecy, St David's, standing stones, symbolism | 1 Comment

Going West: Pentre Ifan

Posted on September 21, 2020 by Sue Vincent

It is a magical place. You are in no doubt of that as you walk along the path to the site. Hoary stones nestle in the hedgerow. Bluebells, those delicate woodland flowers that bloom only in spring, are blooming on … Continue reading →

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Going West: Coetan Arthur

Posted on September 15, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Arthur’s Quoit came as something of a surprise. The huge neolithic tomb rises from the plateau behind St David’s Head, the angle and ridge on the capstone seeming to shadow the lines of Carn Llidi beyond. The capstone is around … Continue reading →

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A Thousand Miles of History XXXXVI: Somewhere Old, Something New…

Posted on July 9, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Instead of driving to the Red Lion as is our ‘tradition’ when coming back from these research trips via Avebury, we decided, for a change, to stop at the pub on the outskirts of the great monument. There was no … Continue reading →