Monday, 12 February 2018

THROUGH MY LENS - GIANT'S RING - EXTRA

  The Giant's Ring dates from the Neolithic period and was built around 2700BC, so it predates the Egyptian pyramids.  i thought i would share this interesting site with you. I am linking this post with Through My Lens.


It can be found near the Shaw's Bridge crossing of the River Lagan in Belfast, Northern Ireland, a point which has been used as a crossing of the river since at least the Stone Age.  The original purpose of the monument was most likely as a meeting place or as a memorial to the dead.

The site is a State Care Historic Monument and has ASAI (Area of Significant Archaeological Interest) status.

Danny, one of my bird class took photograph some years ago and we thank him for letting me share it with others.  More informmation can be found HERE.

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12 comments:

  1. Bill 12 February 2018 at 17:47

    They seem to be finding out more and more about your ancient isle... Thanks to Danny for sharing.

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  2. Stewart M12 February 2018 at 20:15

    I find these sites fascinating - and we have the audacity to call the people who built them primitive!

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  3. rupam sarma13 February 2018 at 05:29

    Amazing view

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  4. Fun6013 February 2018 at 05:49

    These rings are fascinating as we can all use our imagination thinking of their original usage.

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  5. Christine13 February 2018 at 05:56

    A most unique view of the Giant's Ring which is an amazing site in all seasons!

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  6. Ginny Hartzler13 February 2018 at 08:25

    This is amazing to me!! And how did they make it so perfect...you can only tell from above.

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  7. The Furry Gnome13 February 2018 at 12:40

    I'm fascinated by those ancient neolithic sites. That one reminds me of the Ring of Brodger on Orkney.

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  8. A Colorful World13 February 2018 at 12:44

    I have always been so fascinated with the prehistoric sites, and would LOVE to see this i9n person! Thank you so much for sharing it!

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  9. Taken For Granted14 February 2018 at 05:07

    This is an interesting neolithic site. Thanks for posting this fine photo.

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