https://blog.shadowsandstone.com/2020/11/07/the-samhain-cross-quarter-sunset-at-grange-stone-circle-b-co-limerick/2021-02-27T11:20:08+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.shadowsandstone.com/contact/2020-11-07T19:24:01+00:00weekly0.6https://blog.shadowsandstone.com/2016/12/27/raising-the-roof-comments-on-the-recent-newgrange-roofbox-controversy/https://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/fig-1-roofbox.jpgFig 1 Roofboxhttps://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/screenshot-2016-12-27-12-26-55.pngscreenshot-2016-12-27-12-26-55The roof box, partly exposed in 1937.https://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/untitled.pnguntitledhttps://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/file-27-12-2016-10-38-52.jpgfile-27-12-2016-10-38-52https://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/d756051-1.jpg_d756051https://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/moundroofbox.jpgmoundroofboxhttps://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/screenshot-2016-12-27-00-51-45.pngscreenshot-2016-12-27-00-51-45Reconstruction of the passage capstones and roofbox under the direct supervision of O'Kelly, using detailed large scale drawings. https://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/d756051.jpg_d756051The Newgrange Roofbox, viewed from the exterior of the tomb. In front of the Roofbox is the first roofstone of the passage, RS 1. Below the decorated lintel is what O'Kelly called the 'Back Corbel' and behind that is Roofstone 2 (RS 2).https://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/15658771_10154844677684907_1264374607_o.jpg15658771_10154844677684907_1264374607_oThe roofbox as originally uncovered during the excavations. Note the position of the rear large roofstone (RS 3) at almost the same level as the forward large roofstone (RS 1). The concrete walls built later along the rear of the passage orthostats is not seen in this photo and the cairn behind has yet to be removed. Photo from the O'Kelly archive. https://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/file-26-12-2016-21-58-08.jpgfile-26-12-2016-21-58-082020-02-05T22:41:10+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.shadowsandstone.com/2018/07/15/the-newly-discovered-henges-and-features-at-newgrange-some-photos-facts-and-figures/https://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/photo-10-07-2018-23-08-58.jpgPhoto 10-07-2018, 23 08 58https://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/photo-16-07-2018-09-36-00.jpgPhoto 16-07-2018, 09 36 00https://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/photo-13-07-2018-23-30-181.jpgPhoto 13-07-2018, 23 30 18https://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/photo-13-07-2018-23-30-18.jpgPhoto 13-07-2018, 23 30 18https://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/photo-13-07-2018-22-42-08.jpgPhoto 13-07-2018, 22 42 08https://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/near-mound-b.jpgNear Mound Bhttps://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/dji_0086.jpgDJI_0086https://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/dji_0070.jpgDJI_0070https://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/new-henge-and-ringfort-ken-williams1.jpgNew Henge and ringfort Ken Williamshttps://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/dji_0059.jpgDJI_00592018-07-20T09:53:09+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.shadowsandstone.com/2013/05/12/glendruid-dolmen-county-dublin/https://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/glendruiddolmen_121.pngGlendruid DolmenMany visitors remark on the sculptural quality of the tomb, the individual stones have been carefully selected to complement the plan and symmetry of the structurehttps://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/glendruiddolmen_140.pngGlendruid DolmenFrom the south, this portal stone fits the capstone snugly on a curving inner shoulderhttps://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/glendruiddolmen_139.pngGlendruid DolmenThe brambles are once again beginning to crowd around the dolmen and have really taken over the valley floor in the last number of yearshttps://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/glendruiddolmen_131.pngGlendruid Dolmenhttps://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/glendruiddolmen_128.pngGlendruid Dolmen Cian (3) and the monstrously large Glendruid Dolmenhttps://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/glendruiddolmen_125.pngGlendruid DolmenAcross the back of the capstone are long grooves which appear to be artificial, perhaps to channel rain water away from the rear chamber where it is now possible to access the interior of the tombhttps://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/glendruiddolmen_115.pngGlendruid DolmenInside the chamberhttps://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/glendruiddolmen_108.pngGlendruidDolmen_108The structural stones lean heavily under the enormous weight of the capstone. https://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/glendruiddolmen_082.pngGlendruid Dolmenhttps://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/glendruiddolmen_080.pngGlendruid Dolmen2018-05-01T22:30:56+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.shadowsandstone.com/2016/09/02/rock-art-by-starlight-at-campo-lameiro-galicia-spain/https://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/d75_02391.jpgD75_0239https://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/d75_04921.jpgD75_0492https://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/d75_0566.jpgD75_0566https://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/d75_0507.jpgD75_0507https://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/cartel-noitepedras-setembro-3.jpgcartel-noitepedras-SETEMBRO-3https://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/d75_02681.jpgD75_0268https://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/d75_0492.jpgD75_04922016-09-02T10:19:07+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.shadowsandstone.com/2013/12/21/winter-solstice-report-newgrange-december-21st-2013/https://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/solstice2013-322.jpgSolstice2013-322https://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/solstice2013-286.jpgSolstice2013-286https://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/solstice2013-276.jpgWinter Solstice 2013Sunlight bursts through the specially designed roofbox constructed to admit light to reach deep inside the tombhttps://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/solstice2013-267.jpgSolstice2013-267https://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/solstice2013-242.jpgSolstice Sunrise at NewgrangeThe sun finally breaks over the low cloud and lights up the river valleyhttps://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/solstice2013-37.jpgSolstice2013-37https://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/solstice2013-15.jpgSolstice2013-15https://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/solstice2013-25.jpgSolstice2013-25https://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/solstice2013-280.jpgSolstice2013-280Winter Solstice sunrise shines through the roofbox above the door of Newgrange and along the passage floor2013-12-22T08:27:50+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.shadowsandstone.com/2013/08/30/some-out-takes-and-some-ogham/https://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/knockbrackraky_053.jpgKnockbrack, Co. KerryThe tripod survived the head-butt but the flash is in the dirt...https://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/knockbrackraky_062.jpgKnockbrack, Co. Kerryhttps://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/knockbrackraky_064.jpgKnockbrack, Co. KerrySome elephants can create art, cows are more into creative lighting effectshttps://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/knockbrackraky_063a.jpgA Congregation of Cattle in Co. KerryA Congregation of Cattle in Co. Kerryhttps://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/knockbrackraky_060.jpgKnockbrackRAKy_060https://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/knockbrackraky_056.jpgKnockbrackRAKy_056https://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/knockbrackraky_034.jpgKnockbrack, Co. KerryCattle breath on your fingers means move quick or get licked...https://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/knockbrackraky_033.jpgKnockbrackRAKy_033https://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/knockbrackraky_015.jpgKnockbrack, Co. Kerryhttps://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/knockbrackraky_058.jpgKnockbrack, Co. Kerry2013-09-05T20:31:28+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.shadowsandstone.com/2013/02/17/kilcarrig-rock-art-the-mother-of-all-cup-and-rings/https://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/kilcarrig-1.pngKilcarrig Rock ArtThe stone revealed...https://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/kilcarrig-1-2.pngKilcarrig Rock ArtThe quartz vein runs up towards the outer ring and curls around ithttps://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/kilcarrig-1-3.pngKilcarrig Rock ArtWith hand for scalehttps://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/kilcarrig-1-4.pngKilcarrig Rock ArtThe boulder 'as found', though as bad as it looks it only took about ten minutes of hacking to free the stone from the undergrowth.https://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/kilcarrig-1-5.pngKilcarrig Rock ArtSlightly softer lighting shows the finely finished carving work, the depth and size of the main motif is unusual in the typical rock art repertoire.https://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/kilcarrig-1-6.pngKilcarrig Rock ArtThe large boulder in its present setting within a wide, overgrown field boundary chock full of field clearance.https://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/kilcarrig-1-7.pngKilcarrig Rock ArtNot spotted while I was photographing the stone, some possible carving, an inverted U shape with cup mark, is just visible to the left of the main cup and ring motif. 2016-09-22T14:18:59+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.shadowsandstone.com/2013/03/16/megalithic-art-at-midnight-kings-mountain-co-meath/2013-03-17T16:59:48+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.shadowsandstone.com/2012/09/23/equinox-dawn-loughcrew-september-2012/https://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/0131cairntequinox12.jpgMegalithic Art Illuminated by the Dawn SunlightMegalithic Art Illuminated by the Dawn Sunlighthttps://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/equinoxsept12-2-4.pngEquinox, September 2012, Cairn T, Loughcrew, Co. MeathCatching the sunlight on the backstone of the rear chamber of the passage tombhttps://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/0172equinoxsept2012.png0172EquinoxSept2012https://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/0082equinoxsept2012.pngEquinox Dawn, September 22nd, 2012Equinox Dawn, September 22nd, 2012, looking east past Patrickstown Hill towards Slane where the sun rises over the Irish Sea.2012-09-23T16:45:14+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.shadowsandstone.com/2012/09/10/spiral-stone-llanbedr-north-wales/https://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/2342franceslynch.jpg2342FrancesLynchhttps://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/2066llanbedrspiral-copy.pngLlanbedr Spiral StoneThe full face of the stone showing the decoration on the top left. https://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/2059llanbedrspiral.pngLlanbedr Spiral StoneThe Llanbedr Spiral Stonehttps://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/2055llanbedrspiral.pngLlanbedr Spiral StoneThe stone propped against the wall, beside some odd carved stone bowls.https://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/2082llanbedrspiral.pngLlanbedr Spiral StoneHide and Seek - The stone is just visible behind the large font.2012-09-10T21:55:03+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.shadowsandstone.com/2012/07/13/222/https://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/1464bryncelliddusr.jpgSunbeam in Chamber of Bryn Celli DduSunbeam in Chamber of Bryn Celli Dduhttps://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/1536bryncelliddusr.pngBryn Celli Ddu SunriseBryn Celli Ddu Sunrisehttps://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/21june.jpgSunrise at Bryn Celli Ddu on 21st June 2012Sunrise at Bryn Celli Ddu on 21st June 2012https://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/2ndjuly.jpgSunrise at Bryn Celli Ddu on July 2nd 2012Sunrise at Bryn Celli Ddu on July 2nd 20122012-07-20T10:38:08+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.shadowsandstone.com/2012/05/20/laser-scanning-the-great-tombs-of-the-boyne-valley/https://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/0126dowthnorth2012.jpgScanning the large northern chamber of Dowth.The scanner is set up in the right hand recess of the main chamber of Dowth's northern passage. https://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/0085dowthnorth2012_01_filtered.jpgThe chamber in Dowth North is normally in permanent total darkness, the lighting arrangements are 'bring your own'.The chamber in Dowth North is normally in permanent total darkness, the lighting arrangements are 'bring your own'.https://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/0175knowthscan2012.jpgIt's very much a case of 'watch your head' and 'watch your step' inside the Eastern Chamber.It's very much a case of 'watch your head' and 'watch your step' inside the Eastern Chamber.https://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/0261knowthscan2012b.jpgThe very talented Marcus Abbott (left) and David Strange-Walker pictured in the eastern chamber of Knowth.The very talented Marcus Abbott (left) and David Strange-Walker pictured in the eastern chamber of Knowth.https://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/0246knowthscan2012.jpgDavid Walker sets up the camera to capture the texture and colour of the surfaces that have been measured by the laser scanner.David Walker sets up the camera to capture the texture and colour of the surfaces that have been measured by the laser scanner.https://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/0200knowthscan2012.jpgMarcus sets up the instrument to being a 360° scan of the chamber and passage of Knowth East, collecting an astonishing 500,000 data points approx. per second.Marcus sets up the instrument to being a 360° scan of the chamber and passage of Knowth East, collecting an astonishing 500,000 data points approx. per second.https://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/0196knowthscan2012.jpgMarcus checks the settings on the scanner before it begins a 360° scan of the chamber and passage.Marcus checks the settings on the scanner before it begins a 360° scan of the chamber and passage.https://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/0184knowthscan2012.jpgMarcus sets up the instrument to being a 360° scan of the chamber and passage of Knowth East, collecting up to 500,000 data points per second.Marcus sets up the instrument to being a 360° scan of the chamber and passage of Knowth East, collecting an astonishing 500,000 data points approx. per second.https://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/0163knowthscan2012.jpgThe large basin stone in the rear chamber, Knowth East.The large basin stone in the rear chamber, Knowth East.https://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/0134knowthscan2012.jpgMarcus checks the location and visibilty of the targets which will allow the different scans to be later combined into full reconstructions.Marcus checks the location and visibilty of the targets which will allow the different scans to be later combined into a full reconstruction.2012-05-20T13:50:28+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.shadowsandstone.com/2012/04/29/kilmashogue-wedge-tomb-in-the-afternoon-glow-28-04-2012/https://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/7122416819_650820023c_b.jpgKilmashogue Wedge Tomb, looking over the gallery from the rearKilmashogue Wedge Tomb, looking over the gallery from the rearhttps://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/wpid-photo-29-apr-2012-12573.jpgKilmashogue Wedge Tomb, looking over the gallery from the rearhttps://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/wpid-photo-29-apr-2012-12572.jpgThe main chamber or 'gallery' is wonderful, even in its dilapidated state. The main chamber or 'gallery' is wonderful, even in its dilapidated state. https://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/wpid-photo-29-apr-2012-12571.jpgA general view of the ruins from the front.A general view of the ruins from the front.https://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/wpid-photo-29-apr-2012-12582.jpgThe open-mouthed kist in its setting to the rear of the main chamber.The open-mouthed kist in its setting to the rear of the main chamber.https://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/wpid-photo-29-apr-2012-12581.jpgThe nicely constructed stone kist within the cairn.The nicely constructed stone kist within the cairn.https://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/wpid-photo-29-apr-2012-1258.jpgThe remains of the chamber or gallery from the front.The remains of the chamber or gallery from the front.2012-05-20T01:52:40+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.shadowsandstone.com/2012/05/01/bealtaine-at-beltany-stone-circle-co-donegal/https://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/wpid-photo-1-may-2012-1416.jpgwpid-Photo-1-May-2012-1416.jpghttps://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/wpid-photo-1-may-2012-1421.jpgwpid-Photo-1-May-2012-1421.jpg2020-03-13T20:43:53+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.shadowsandstone.com/2012/04/23/doagh-holestone-co-antrim/https://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/0146doaghholestone.jpgDoagh HolestoneThe Doagh Holestone with a burst of sunlight on a fine evening in Spring, 2012.https://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/0176doaghholestone.jpgDoagh HolestoneLooking roughly southeast, the longest views are from this angle.https://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/0200doaghholestone.jpgDoagh HolestoneThe grass covered and relatively even-surfaced platform on top of the outcrop could accommodate a small crowd of well-wishers.https://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/0111doaghholestone.jpgDoagh HolestoneMuch of the outcrop has been quarried away over a long period of time, in Spring 2012 some large and freshly unearthed boulders now lie at its foot.https://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/0105doaghholestone.jpgDoagh HolestoneThe outcrop against the skyline from roughly southwest.https://blog.shadowsandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/0174doaghholestone.jpgDoagh HolestoneDoagh Holestone on a fine evening in Spring 2012.2012-04-29T22:34:04+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.shadowsandstone.com/2012/04/26/new-rock-art-turns-up-in-naas-2/2013-02-16T08:40:58+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.shadowsandstone.com/slideshows/2012-04-24T21:32:07+00:00weekly0.6https://blog.shadowsandstone.com/about/2012-04-24T16:01:40+00:00weekly0.6https://blog.shadowsandstone.comdaily1.02021-02-27T11:20:08+00:00