John Dal · @JohnDal
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I had some fun re-finding this beauty, it took 2 goes today. A small but near perfect cup and ring marked rock on Longframlington Common in Northumberland. It goes by the snappy name of "Millstone Burn 2h". Probably Bronze Age judging by the good state of preservation.

#carving #cupandring #rockart #history #bronzeage #northumberland #ancient

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Northumbrian Stories · @northfolk
794 followers · 160 posts · Server thefolklore.cafe

Apparently is a thing too.

My favourite is Routin Lynn.

The name means 'roaring pool' in Old English, and is also the name of a nearby farm. The steep little gorge into which the waterfall drops combines with with large ditches, and another deep burn that joins this one, to create an enclosed, triangular area.

The usage is unknown, but just outside the ditches is a large rock outcrop with carvings.

A lot of people comment on how peaceful it feels here.

#waterfallwednesday #northumberland #waterfall #prehistoric #cupandring #prehistory #cupandringmarks

Last updated 2 years ago

Northumbrian Stories · @northfolk
555 followers · 324 posts · Server mstdn.social

Apparently is a thing too.

My favourite is Roughting Linn (or Routin Linn).

Meaning 'roaring pool' in Old English, the steep gorge combines with ditches to create a large, enclosed area, usage unknown. Just outside the ditches is a large rock outcrop with carvings.

A lot of people comment on the peace of the location.

#cupandringmarks #prehistory #cupandring #prehistoric #waterfall #northumberland #waterfallwednesday

Last updated 2 years ago