Drizzlecombe by pat40

Photography • Historical • posted on Nov 06, 2010

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Description

The complex of small stone circles, long rows, standing stones, cists and cairns located in this dramatic site is one of the most interesting in all of Europe. The south-east ring, consisting of thirteen small stones, is 10.4 (34 feet) across, and a row of stones extends south-west for some 90.4m (296 feet) before culminating in a towering 4.3m (14-foot) pillar. Just beyond this pillar is the Giant's Basin, an enormous 21.6m (71-foot) diameter, 3m (10-foot) high damaged cairn. Measurements of distances between the elements at this site reveals ratios between them that suggest intent during construction. The evidence that two of the single rows were in the process of being converted into double rows but abandoned adds further to the mystery of the site. At the moment they are filming Steven Spielberg's film [War Horse] in that area.

Comments (9)

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rainbows

11:55AM | Sat, 06 November 2010

Wonderful capture and history, is that you Pat? Hugs. Di. xx

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Faemike55

12:01PM | Sat, 06 November 2010

Great capture and very interesting information

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durleybeachbum

12:02PM | Sat, 06 November 2010

Great to see a figure to give the scale.

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NefariousDrO

12:25PM | Sat, 06 November 2010

Wow, that's such a cool shot, it is nice to get a good sense of the scale of that one. I'm in awe of the people who built those things! Great photo!

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jayfar

1:22PM | Sat, 06 November 2010

Great shot and information Pat. Who is the beauty standing next the stone I wonder!!!

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Hendesse

4:33PM | Sat, 06 November 2010

Great shot and interesting informations. Beautiful wide view, colors and light.

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Star4mation

6:00AM | Sun, 07 November 2010

Super photo of the tallest standing stone on Dartmoor! It's a beautiful area to visit. Didn't know Spielberg wes filming up there. It's not far from me so I'll have to take a look :)

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