The task today started out near to Eastwoods Farm above
Dacre Banks and close to Bryans Wood.
The farm is home to three cup-and-ring stones, one of which is being
severely trampled by livestock. English
Heritage require the stone to be fenced off (not our job) but before that can
happen a new gap needs to be created in the adjacent wall by building two
cheek ends. The team consisted of
Catriona, Chris, Graham, Paul, Richard H, Richard P, Roderick, Roger and Tony.
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The team briefing
commences
A closer view of the stone showing the
“cup-and-rings”
The dismantling of the
wall facing north
…and facing south
Care
is taken to examine the stones for any “cup-and-ring” markings
A cup-and-ring” stone is
revealed
The tape measure is extended to 12" to indicate the size
In view of the special circumstances surround these
stones it was decided to defer any further work and seek advice from the NAONB
and English Heritage. It was agreed that
rather than retire early for the day we should move on to a new task in Dacre.
Tony
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