Just a couple of pictures from today's early morning visit to the 'henge'....
It actually touched me on so many levels including the how, the why and with the deepest feelings of connection that I've felt in many a year... Yes I'll be back with G of course and it makes me want to do something....err.. something more with my life, don't know just cannot explain what or why and this is some hours later on the way back to the cottage we're staying at in Cornwall.
My pleasure TB, still can't put into words the depth of emotions and feelings that the all too brief visit stirred in me but it is something very special. Get your Celtic backside over here someday and you won't regret it I'm sure.
John, my youngest did a one of those genetic mapping things some years ago. If she is indication, we are somewhere in the range of 60-70% British Isle stock.
Tis quite a coincidence my friend that my ancestry was traced by an uncle and turns out the an early Frederick Wooldridge (a black smith) emigrated to America several generations ago and during the family lineage development the Wooldridge gene pool gained Native American blood before a more recent ancestor went AWOL from the confederate army, returning to England and joining the Cheshire regiment. I did have a ream of information passed on to me by said uncle but I think it may have been lost during my far distant divorce. I have a mind to check to see if the information did travel with me though I hold little hope.
Family legend has it that what would have been my great great grandfather on my paternal side was an immigrant from England, although I have nothing more than legend at this point.
Hi Sandi…according to present knowledge it was built it the Stone Age with the most rudimentary stone tools. As to why? It’s thought to be part of a burial area and celebration of the dead. I was talking to a gentleman called Tom on the visit (a guide for the site) and like he says there is certain evidence that points to the hows and whys but there is also a lot of ‘finger in the air’ conjecture and personal I prefer the mystery of not knowing all about this wonderful site. What I say with absolute certainty and clarity is the visit has deeply touched this old caveman on several levels.
Hi Debby, ahhh but which gods will forever remain lost in the mists of time m’thinks. Nonetheless tis a deeply moving experience (at least for me and for G) to visit this wonderful place. Already we’re thinking of returning for the summer solstice next year.
They be may be lost to time, but they certainly have not vanished without a trace, have they? I cannot see these stones without thinking of Jethro Tull's Dun Ringill. 'We'll wait in stone circles until the force comes through'.
You got close to the stones! I didn't think that they allowed that any more..I went there nearly 60 years ago...there is still power in those stones..and Avebury and many others
Ahh one has to pay for the privilege for a one hour slot, either early morning or late evening. Fortunately my beloved G purchased a morning slot for my birthday (cannot believe I’m 60!) There is certainly something at work within the stones, such an experience will live with me till I am looking up at daisy roots.
This is awesome John! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteIt is on my list - someday - to make my way there to see Stonehedge (and lots of other things).
My pleasure TB, still can't put into words the depth of emotions and feelings that the all too brief visit stirred in me but it is something very special. Get your Celtic backside over here someday and you won't regret it I'm sure.
DeleteJohn, my youngest did a one of those genetic mapping things some years ago. If she is indication, we are somewhere in the range of 60-70% British Isle stock.
DeleteTis quite a coincidence my friend that my ancestry was traced by an uncle and turns out the an early Frederick Wooldridge (a black smith) emigrated to America several generations ago and during the family lineage development the Wooldridge gene pool gained Native American blood before a more recent ancestor went AWOL from the confederate army, returning to England and joining the Cheshire regiment. I did have a ream of information passed on to me by said uncle but I think it may have been lost during my far distant divorce. I have a mind to check to see if the information did travel with me though I hold little hope.
DeleteThat is quite an adventure, John.
DeleteFamily legend has it that what would have been my great great grandfather on my paternal side was an immigrant from England, although I have nothing more than legend at this point.
Ahhh and here’s me thinking you’d have a ‘Celtic’ connection than that of a Saxon
DeleteI wonder who built this, how and why.
ReplyDeleteHi Sandi…according to present knowledge it was built it the Stone Age with the most rudimentary stone tools. As to why? It’s thought to be part of a burial area and celebration of the dead. I was talking to a gentleman called Tom on the visit (a guide for the site) and like he says there is certain evidence that points to the hows and whys but there is also a lot of ‘finger in the air’ conjecture and personal I prefer the mystery of not knowing all about this wonderful site.
DeleteWhat I say with absolute certainty and clarity is the visit has deeply touched this old caveman on several levels.
Wonderful! It's somewhere that's been on my list for a while.
ReplyDeleteHey Jules, like I said to TB, it’s certainly worth the visit m’dear
DeleteI am fascinated by the stone circles that the old gods have scattered with a generous hand across your land.
ReplyDeleteHi Debby, ahhh but which gods will forever remain lost in the mists of time m’thinks. Nonetheless tis a deeply moving experience (at least for me and for G) to visit this wonderful place. Already we’re thinking of returning for the summer solstice next year.
DeleteThey be may be lost to time, but they certainly have not vanished without a trace, have they? I cannot see these stones without thinking of Jethro Tull's Dun Ringill. 'We'll wait in stone circles until the force comes through'.
DeleteNow that’s a song that’s a blast from the past m’dear.
DeleteYou got close to the stones! I didn't think that they allowed that any more..I went there nearly 60 years ago...there is still power in those stones..and Avebury and many others
ReplyDeleteAhh one has to pay for the privilege for a one hour slot, either early morning or late evening. Fortunately my beloved G purchased a morning slot for my birthday (cannot believe I’m 60!)
DeleteThere is certainly something at work within the stones, such an experience will live with me till I am looking up at daisy roots.
I have been lucky enough to dance in the stones on several occasions for a private Druid ceremony. It is a great privilege. Arilx
ReplyDeleteI can well imagine lass, we’re looking into attending the summer solstice at the henge next year.
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