Sunday, November 07, 2010

Cup and Rings...Saturday 6th November...


Cup and Ring marked stone 5000 years old, Lordenshaw, Simonside Hills (Click for more detail)

Today we went down to the Fifiefofum gallery near Hexham to have a look at some work from the Society of Wildlife Artists. Some great original works by John Busby, Darren Woodhead, Paul Henery, Carry Ackroyd, Dafila Scott et all were on show.

On the way back, we came by the scenic route and took in a picnic on the Simonsides near Rothbury. The Cup and Ring marked stones are always something to get you thinking about life here 5000 years ago. At this time, the Pyramids were new and Stonehenge may not have been built! In the evening glow, its easy to wonder about the pagan lives of those who carved this rock... 

3 comments:

Richard Dunn said...

Ask Andy, he's about that age, he might even know who carved that stone!

Emma Anderson said...

It's certainly a fascinating subject, Stewart. Stan Beckensall spoke about his work on cup and ring markings at the Redesdale Society last year. I bought his book and hope to get out and see some next year, other than those on Weetwood Moor which I have seen.

Anonymous said...

Thanks Richard-its good no know who your mates are!-its a good job I know you
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