In 1920, the most extensive excavation and restoration on record was carried out on Stonehenge offers the opportunity to answer many questions, none of which is the origin of the so-called "Bluestones ".
As petrographer the Geological Survey, Dr. HH Thomas would have been aware of the distribution of various rock side of Stonehenge (around Great Britain at least) and 1923 gave its origin in Prescelly Mountains, Pembrokeshire, Wales. In his opinion, this place offers not only petrographically identical rocks, but the representation of all types of Stonehenge Bluestones in the immediate neighborhood. Thomas also stresses the importance of the area as one of the richest collections of megalithic remains in the UK who was brought to his attention the work of the late Revd. W. Done Bushell who describes Prescelly as 'pre-historic Westminster' and the southern slopes of the earth circles "where there are traces of at least eight stone circles. Even the sandstone used in the so-called" Altar Stone "at Stonehenge was traced to the area of the coast in Wales associated with Prescelly-Stonehenge route. it is entirely typical of the unscientific manner in which the archaeological interpretation of Stonehenge is enhanced.
Let's prove Prescelly source Bluestones looking for other foreign stones in the same place!
- that he decided that all the stones had come from one place to first place and why?
- are the dolerites unique Prescelly, and if not, to what extent are distributed throughout the country (or continent of Europe for that matter)?
- Prescelly not true 'on track' to Stonehenge either route, so that there is evidence in favor of getting certain types of stone available from multiple sources?
- Are there any other areas in which they appear in the combination of varieties, and besides Prescelly, where the nearest possible sources (say) 75% of stone?
- To what extent is the conclusion of Thomas influenced the prevailing opinion of the source was, as had been expected for 150 years, the deposits of igneous rocks lie to the west of Stonehenge (1 )?
There are many more examples of such 'scientific permit', facts and features that have been overlooked in the ongoing effort to Stonehenge in a British Neolithic landscape. Yes, he spotted dolerites are almost safely with Prescelly, but in restricting search for other stones in this area may be missing other important relationships.
More recently Professors Timothy Darvill and Geoffrey Wainwright have taken less excavation of Stonehenge in an attempt to provide a date for the arrival of the Bluestones site.
Profs believe these particular stones are important in neolithic times for its medicinal properties and, having mapped quarries in Prescelly Mountains, according to dolerites (of which the inner oval of the Bluestones to Stonehenge is composed) derives almost entirely from the rock outcrop on top of broad ridges and rhyolites and tuffs (which together with dolerites are found in the outer Bluestone circle) appear in the surrounding volcanic nasipa.Petrologija can be no doubt, but the healing qualities of these stones is not. In the 25 years studying the region, local experts and internationally published author, Robin Heath, never came across any firm evidence to suggest that Bluestones are revered in recorded history, let alone prehistoric times, as if healing was more than other sources prekobritanskom Islands, and the local states farmer in challenging Wainwright's 'extensive research' of these dolere outcrop (2). Profs failed in the quest for a date, but did not open the lid on another archaeological supervision,. Site has been subjected to major re-orderings in the past that casts doubt on the age of the
If Prescelly source rocks following question must be, "Why Stonehenge ?"
Even if 4 tons of stone imbued with magical powers, and still does not answer the question why anyone would want to transport eighty of them at a distance of at least 140 kilometers when it is clear that Prescelly 'earth circles' already offer comprehensive health care institutions. Whether they are the prey of war invaders from Salisbury (being would willingly lose the thought of taking home awards)? Legend of stones erected as a memorial to soldiers killed in combat has been credited with Geoffrey of Monmouth, the 12th century priest obsessed with the wizard, Merlin. These stones, originating from Africa, brought magic from the current location on Mount Killaraus in Ireland to Stonehenge. From the description of their size to the author refers to the massive Sarsen stones, however, he also claims that their original use in the treatment of diseases (by bathing in water that is poured into the stones), which is closely associated with Bluestone's medicinal powers. Bluestone is also often used in the production of an ax head and battle axes, and dolere has generally been a popular and widely as Egypt, where he used to make tools, but if Bluestone was prized for anything more than that we would not expect that more evidence of his use on other prehistoric sites? Stanton Drew in Somerset (on the route of Prescelly) Rollrights in Oxfordshire, Lamorna in Cornwall and Arbor Low in Derbyshire are (more or less) as close Prescelly Hills as Stonehenge yet contain only locally acquired granite, limestone and shale. Nor was there evidence of bluestone that was used in the construction of neighboring Neolithic sites at Silbury, Avebury and Durrington Walls - not even a sign of an altar of stone
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Regardless of the reason for their presence Bluestones serve as another feature to set Stonehenge apart from each other megalithic sites.
It does not seem that the subject of archaeologists who have opted for a period in which Stonehenge belongs and again, and any other features unique to the site, all subsequent research has focused on proving the Neolithic man is capable of building, in this case, transfer from Bluestones Prescelly using the most basic boat (again without success). According to Professor Olwen Williams-Thorpe, there is little evidence to support the use of nothing but local stone in the construction of megalithic structures (3). It supports the idea, originally put forward Professor JW Judd in 1901, the Bluestones were ripped from their beds and lay down the glacier (4), however, this view is widely disputed by geologists and archaeologists. DQ Bowen, Professor of Earth Sciences at Cardiff University, used Chlorine-36 dating to show that at least one sample of igneous rocks of Stonehenge was first exposed to the air 14,000 years ago (5). This contradicts the strong retreat of glaciers from Salisbury Plain, from which we could expect a date yet in the region of 400,000 years. Thorpe and colleagues are quick to respond (6), Chlorine-36 dating estimates the length of time that the rock surface was exposed to the atmosphere, measuring the amount of chlorine-36 produced by exposing the rocks to cosmic radiation. If the rock or the surface is covered or buried, the date received will reflect the reduced time of exposure to air. Thus, the chlorine-36 days can be related to any recent exposure of the surface due to processes such as frost shattering or original date of exposure. Bowen and the sample surface outcrops at Carn menyn, "known" source of dolerites in Prescelly, dates back thousands of years before they Bluestones should have arrived at Stonehenge. What does this mean?
the lack of any activity on Prescelly quarry before, during and after the construction of Stonehenge in combination with a very early date sample site is a clear indication of Bluestone was used in another, much earlier post.
rings Q and R Holes at Stonehenge are further proof that the original stone structure was premješteno.Rupe, set in two concentric circles within the larger Sarsen Circle, originally held Bluestones but otherwise symmetrical design was never dovršen.Središnja axis design, as well as the later Sarsen setting, is classified in the general direction of sunrise at the summer solstice, and there are even examples at the Bluestone Trilithons. It is unthinkable to imagine anyone capable of designing and building such a structure would underestimate the amount of stone needed, or simply abandon the construction of three quarters the way through in favor of the more ambitious design in local stone, so something must happen to change their minds, perhaps cargo was lost, travel became too dangerous, or the original site became inaccessible to
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The position and distance have never been obstacles when it comes to choosing materials (7). The decision to use Bluestone and source are irrelevant to the site of Stonehenge, its current focus on the summer solstice sunrise and the relationship between the Sun and Moon in the sign much later with the four "Station Stones" equally tako.Site was chosen for its geographical resemblance to the original place Bluestones at Dowth in Ireland. This henge, overlooked by every other author on the subject of Stonehenge, was also placed on the northeast face of a gently sloping hill near the river (the Boyne). Its bank remains intact in the width of 6 m (20ft) high and 3-4m (13ft), the same size as the original Bank of Stonehenge, and, like Stonehenge, is punctuated by the entrance to the northeast.
Perhaps there is an element of truth in the legend of Merlin and the Stones, after all, legends are usually the corruption of the truth for a long time, but no stones originate from Africa? Well, the only archaeologist will deny it outright without proof! Ironically, Dowth henge as close Prescelly such as Stonehenge and the way that it can travel almost entirely water. Another possible source of stone closer to Dowth and equally accessible to the sea is Slieve Foye, igneous outcrops of the mountain behind the coastal town of Carlingford, 40 km to the north. Was it a subject of "extensive research"? Topology is not the only reason for choosing Stonehenge as a place for moving Bluestone strukture.Najvažniji factor restricted possible locations within the zone of no more than 1-2 km (1 mile) north or south of latitude Dowth.
