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We Dig Archaeology England 1. The Prehistoric-archaeological site of Long Meg and her Daughters stone circle near Penrith, Cumbria.
Long Meg herself is 3.6 metres high. Solstice alignments are can be discerned from studying and observing the orientation of the stones.
It is the 3rd largest stone circle in the British Isles (6th in world?), and one of the best preserved bronze age stone circles in England. 59/70 stones are still there and 27 still standing upright! Some new pictures of Long Meg and Her Daughters
Long Meg herself.
Long Meg herself.
Crossfell, the highest peak in the Dales-Pennines can be seen in the far distance (middle above, on the left below).
The child climbing on the far stone gives an idea of the size of the stones.
history archaeology pictures of historical and prehistoric archaeological sites from the megalithic neolithic, bronze age or iron age historic sites from antiquity we find on holiday images pictures photos © Phil Brown docspics |
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