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Return to the lane and
back to the junction. Just to the left of the junction is a standing
stone. On the way back towards Eisingrug you will pass two more before
reaching the place where the footpath joins the lane. Here there are two
more standing stones and a lot of sheep.
Standing
stone by the "car parking" area
Views of some of the standing stones on the way to the circles
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Cairn
Circles It is not easy to park
here at SH 607 321 as stones have been put along the verges and someone
has painted “No parking” on a stone. From here take the footpath with
tyre grooves to a gate, then pass two more standing stones and another
gate to reach the two cairn circles in about ¼ mile. Just before you
reach them there are traces of old constructions on the left and what
seems like a very old wall line which stops at the west circle which is
just to the left of the path. On the top of the hill to the east is the
site of an ancient settlement.
Dog friendly sheep on the way to the circles The western circle is
about 18 feet (5.4 metres) diameter and has about 12 stones between 1–3
feet (0.3–0.9 metres) in height. There are several other smaller stones
around the circumference of the circle as well as a verge of stones
bordering the ring. Most of these are overgrown and the width of this
feature is about 5 feet (1.5 metres). The largest stone is pointed and
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View
of the west cairn circle
Looking to the west About 120 feet (40
metres) uphill to the east is a second circle. This is also about 18 feet
wide and about 20 feet (6 metres) higher in elevation. There are around 20
stones between 1-2.5 feet high in the structure. About 12 feet (3.6 metres)
to the west appears to be two fallen stones that are in line with the
tallest stone in the first circle. The edge of the circle is surrounded
with hummocks, possibly buried stones from the cairn. The views here are
very pleasant and makes an enjoyable walk. |
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View to the west of the second cairn circle
View to
the east with the fallen outlier
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