tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1228690739485734684.post5473758254558046214..comments2024-03-28T22:13:17.139+00:00Comments on Stonehenge and the Ice Age: The Glaciation of RhosyfelinBRIAN JOHNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00413447032454568083noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1228690739485734684.post-78995945288718875472012-10-11T20:01:03.428+01:002012-10-11T20:01:03.428+01:00Half the problem in establishing the geomorphologi...Half the problem in establishing the geomorphological history of Salisbury Plain, Elizabeth, is probably the presence of H.M. troops on its edge at Warminster, Westbury, Tidworth, Larkhill and Bulford, who have been constantly practising up there since Victorian times. Not really the place where studying in depth its physical geography academically might be carried out in a reflective, calm fashion! The M.O.D. does allow the existence of Conservation Groups, but as far as I'm aware there are no Geology Groups as yet (Archaeology ones co-exist peacably with the soldiers and their tanks). Presumably, the M.O.D./ Army must have a pretty good knowledge of the surface geology wherever the Army is simulating warfare, and constructing routeways for tanks etc. This is the largest Army training ground in Europe.TonyHnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1228690739485734684.post-40500956610353373772012-10-11T18:59:51.510+01:002012-10-11T18:59:51.510+01:00Elizabeth. Boles Barrow? The search function on ...Elizabeth. Boles Barrow? The search function on this site will reveal lots of discussion, with the conclusion so far being that we cannot be 100% sure whether there ever was a bluestone in the barrow.<br /><br />Topology on the plain? Neither the Kennet nor the Avon look like meltwater valleys, although what do I know.chris johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16210890033354730381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1228690739485734684.post-7808371129460354052012-10-10T04:06:31.187+01:002012-10-10T04:06:31.187+01:00The presence of bluestone in Bowles Barrow on Sali...The presence of bluestone in Bowles Barrow on Salisbury Plain gives the lie to arguments that ice did not reach so far south. <br /><br />I would have thought the topography of the Plain itself would suggest that it did.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17151140377655751840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1228690739485734684.post-79644254922720672892012-10-01T17:07:27.389+01:002012-10-01T17:07:27.389+01:00Perhaps the Military Pembrokeshire Past Times Poli...Perhaps the Military Pembrokeshire Past Times Police should make a call on Messrs MPP and his Fantasising Friends?<br /><br /><br />JK "I'm An Adult Writer Now" Rowling<br /><br />P.S. even though I gather their "Stonehenge" book has sold well through all the hypeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1228690739485734684.post-23243700620425408002012-09-28T15:22:00.853+01:002012-09-28T15:22:00.853+01:00Brian,
Thanks for this! It is an excellent and co...Brian,<br /><br />Thanks for this! It is an excellent and convincing analysis of the evidence on the ground. You explain with objective science what others seek to do with fantasies. But don't expect an invitation to join the team excavating these sites. It saddens me that you are still being ignored. But does not surprise me!<br /><br />KostasAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1228690739485734684.post-14080272441506474792012-09-28T14:46:07.168+01:002012-09-28T14:46:07.168+01:00As far as I know, Richard does look at the blog. ...As far as I know, Richard does look at the blog. As ever, any comments from him will be very welcome.BRIAN JOHNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00413447032454568083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1228690739485734684.post-90778968903329270792012-09-28T13:42:38.027+01:002012-09-28T13:42:38.027+01:00Are you making Richard Bevins of Museum of Wales a...Are you making Richard Bevins of Museum of Wales aware of your views as written here?<br /><br />I have just told Dr Mark Gillings of the University of Leicester (see their website for a pen portrait of him). He is a landscape archaeologist who has worked with Josh Polard in the Avebury wider landscape over many years, and was on the recent dig in August at Clatford 4 miles east of Silbury Hill (alleged causeway for sarsen stones either side of River Kennet, etc etc).TonyHnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1228690739485734684.post-59987254553143532402012-09-28T09:25:25.688+01:002012-09-28T09:25:25.688+01:00Very interesting analysis.
My recent posts went m...Very interesting analysis.<br /><br />My recent posts went missing so I'll wait until I see this appear before I try anything longer.<br /><br />So far I don't see anything that would conclusively prove human transportation and what I have seen points to glaciation.<br /><br />The find of neolithic objects close to the face does not prove anything. This is a lovely river valley and - to my eyes - beautiful crop of rocks. I can well imagine people spending time here in those early times.chris johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16210890033354730381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1228690739485734684.post-22583395329213285452012-09-28T08:11:41.771+01:002012-09-28T08:11:41.771+01:00Many thanks for that. It is right that many interp...Many thanks for that. It is right that many interpretatione be put on the evidence. All the photos are useful.<br />The qtz blocks are large.<br />MMyris of Alexandrianoreply@blogger.com