Never to the dark side Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 Many many years ago? Posing the question as Stonehenge is going to have some TLC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Horse With No Name Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 I think they supported Clydesbanksy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 Troglodytes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weepywall Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 Portsmouth I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 3 minutes ago, weepywall said: Portsmouth I think. Bloody Pompeii Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 Fans of these guys, surely: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cefn_Druids_A.F.C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh Louie louie Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 Somebody told me the stones at stanton drew are older than stonehenge. Is that correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Fred Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 15 minutes ago, Rudolf Hucker said: Bloody Pompeii Weren't they 'on the way to the forum??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 9 minutes ago, Oh Louie louie said: Somebody told me the stones at stanton drew are older than stonehenge. Is that correct? I believe so, and they look it mind. There are lots of standing stones across the the UK and Europe that are are older than Stonehenge, it's the comparatively intricate and deliberate arrangement that sets it apart. I still think the most incredible thing about it is that the stone was brought all the way from the Welsh hills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh Louie louie Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 About 3 years ago, a couple found some roman coins in some fields not far from stanton. The coins were extremely rare, some kind of coin used as a tax i think? They got over a million pounds for them, it may have been 1.5. Recall the local press covered it. Anyone fancy coming metal detecting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezo Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 19 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: I believe so, and they look it mind. There are lots of standing stones across the the UK and Europe that are are older than Stonehenge, it's the comparatively intricate and deliberate arrangement that sets it apart. I still think the most incredible thing about it is that the stone was brought all the way from the Welsh hills. But I'm thinking I remember something like the intricacies are only there now because they have done numerous "restorations". I think they are mostly concreted into the ground now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh Louie louie Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 Was it pulis out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 1 minute ago, Pezo said: But I'm thinking I remember something like the intricacies are only there now because they have done numerous "restorations". I think they are mostly concreted into the ground now. Maybe? But the stones being laid across eachother to create the arches, the accuracy of it as a calendar, and apparently being deliberately chiselled to create stability are all rare among other standing stone examples. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh Louie louie Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 Yes i recall the stones were walked there from swansea. Wonder if steve torpey was on that job? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezo Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 6 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: Maybe? But the stones being laid across eachother to create the arches, the accuracy of it as a calendar, and apparently being deliberately chiselled to create stability are all rare among other standing stone examples. Oh yeah, wouldn't want to dismiss it as anything other than a great achievement just a but of a shame that restoration efforts in the early 20th century weren't quite as considered as they are now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS3City Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 27 minutes ago, Oh Louie louie said: Yes i recall the stones were walked there from swansea. Wonder if steve torpey was on that job? Stones from Swansea are not uncommon. I remember driving away from Swansea (after a night game 5-0 victory led by the magnificent Sir Bob). There were plenty of stones coming in our general direction from the somewhat disgruntled locals... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 1 hour ago, Port Said Red said: I believe so, and they look it mind. There are lots of standing stones across the the UK and Europe that are are older than Stonehenge, it's the comparatively intricate and deliberate arrangement that sets it apart. I still think the most incredible thing about it is that the stone was brought all the way from the Welsh hills. Especially with those bridge tolls! And the likelihood of it being shut for high winds… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FNQ Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 1 hour ago, Oh Louie louie said: Yes i recall the stones were walked there from swansea. Wonder if steve torpey was on that job? Nah… they were Trundled over.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 1 hour ago, Port Said Red said: I believe so, and they look it mind. There are lots of standing stones across the the UK and Europe that are are older than Stonehenge, it's the comparatively intricate and deliberate arrangement that sets it apart. I still think the most incredible thing about it is that the stone was brought all the way from the Welsh hills. Only the much smaller inner circle bluestones (about 2-5 tonnes each), but yeah still impressive... 1 hour ago, Oh Louie louie said: Yes i recall the stones were walked there from swansea. Further than that, the Preseli Hills in Pembrokeshire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS3City Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 23 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: Further than that, the Preseli Hills in Pembrokeshire. I'm sooo tempted to say "What, like Elvis Preseli"? But I won't... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfcredandwhite Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 Avebury is pretty impressive too - and free to visit. Just 15 minutes drive from where I live - I go there quite often to walk the dog. The Red Lion pub there is a bit of a disappointment (Greene King pub chain), but it has a deep well inside which is an interesting feature. Silbury Hill and the great Long Barrow are nearby too - also free to visit. Lots of prehistoric sights in Wiltshire, all along the Ridgeway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 1 minute ago, bcfcredandwhite said: Avebury is pretty impressive too - and free to visit. Just 15 minutes drive from where I live - I go there quite often to walk the dog. The Red Lion pub there is a bit of a disappointment (Greene King pub chain), but it has a deep well inside which is an interesting feature. Silbury Hill and the great Long Barrow are nearby too - also free to visit. Lots of prehistoric sights in Wiltshire, all along the Ridgeway. I always find Avebury creepy, I think it's because of the "Children of the Stones" series when I was a kid. I very much doubt that would be seen as teatime viewing these days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfcredandwhite Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 7 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: I always find Avebury creepy, I think it's because of the "Children of the Stones" series when I was a kid. I very much doubt that would be seen as teatime viewing these days! I don't remember that series. I do think about the skeleton that they found under one of the fallen stones though. It was a man, and some coins in his pocket dates him to the early 1800's (I think). They recon he got p1553d in the Red Lion and fell asleep against the stone which promptly fell on him. Strange to think that one day he walked out for a beer and was not seen again for 200 years - his family must have been left wondering. Sorry - getting a bit deep here!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 18 minutes ago, bcfcredandwhite said: I don't remember that series. I do think about the skeleton that they found under one of the fallen stones though. It was a man, and some coins in his pocket dates him to the early 1800's (I think). They recon he got p1553d in the Red Lion and fell asleep against the stone which promptly fell on him. Strange to think that one day he walked out for a beer and was not seen again for 200 years - his family must have been left wondering. Sorry - getting a bit deep here!!! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Children_of_the_Stones "Director Peter Graham Scott was surprised on seeing the script that the series was intended for children's airtime due to the complexities of the plot and the disturbing nature of the series." I was 14 at the time and still found it disturbing. If you are interested there is a radio play of the story available on BBC Sounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasbuster Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 Was it the 15ers ? Looking to claim another "stadium" belonging to somebody else ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handsofclay Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 3 hours ago, Oh Louie louie said: Somebody told me the stones at stanton drew are older than stonehenge. Is that correct? No, I think you're getting mixed up with The Rolling Stones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh Louie louie Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 Disgusting behaviour, by the portsmouth fan, if i was pompey, id disown him. No infact, id push him out the circle.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 1 hour ago, Port Said Red said: I always find Avebury creepy, I think it's because of the "Children of the Stones" series when I was a kid. I very much doubt that would be seen as teatime viewing these days! excellent programme! the music was brilliant...don't make kid's TV like they did in the 70s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjak Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 5 hours ago, Oh Louie louie said: Somebody told me the stones at stanton drew are older than stonehenge. Is that correct? Stanton Drew?.............Damn! I had them down as a Home win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curr Avon Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 7 hours ago, Never to the dark side said: Many many years ago? Posing the question as Stonehenge is going to have some TLC Was it the Rolling Stones? Did they paint it black? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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