To add context for anyone interested in the layout of the #Prehistoric site, here is some lidar data, which makes it much clearer than Google Maps can, as it reveals what's hidden under the tree cover. I'd scrambled through those ditches a hundred times and never realised how they formed a picture with the landscape until I saw maps showing this.

My guess would be that they post-date the #CupAndRingMarks (second pic) outside the embankments, but I'm no expert.

#Prehistory #Archaeology #RockCarvings #RingDitches #Northumberland

Apparently #WaterfallWednesday is a thing too.

My favourite #Northumberland #waterfall 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 #prehistoric 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 #CupAndRing carvings.

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

#Prehistory #CupAndRingMarks

Short walk to my local neolithic artwork.

#Balerno #Scotland #Edinburgh #CupAndRingMarks #NeolithicHeritage #Neolithic

Apparently #WaterfallWednesday is a thing too.

My favourite #Northumberland #waterfall is Roughting Linn (or Routin Linn).

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

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

#Prehistory #CupAndRingMarks