OS1/1/77/75
List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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STONE CIRCLE (Remains of) [Old Rayne] | The Standing Stones of Rayne | Mr John Packman Rayne (76 years of age) Mr John Smith, Rayne |
044 | "This circle formerly of 12 stones of which only 9 now remain of these 5 are overthrown & one strangely displaced. it is nearly 60 feet in diameter, and the Stones, which are all of whin stone, are from 5 to 6 feet in height. Each pillar stands on a small cairn of stones sunk into the ground. In the centre of the circle, and about 2½ feet below the surface was found a spear shaped collection of stones, about 19 feet long, 10 feet broad at the square end, & penetrating about 2½ feet below the surface, and a foot into the subsoil. In the center of the stones was a circular pit regularly built, like a draw well; about 2 feet in diameter at the mouth, and tapering somewhat to the bottom, which did not reach below the level of the stones. In this pit was found a quantity of black mould. over [continued p. 76] |
URNS FOUND HERE [stone circle, Old Rayne] | Urns found here | Mr John Packman Rayne Mr John Smith Rayne |
044 | [the description of the Stone Circle and Urns is continued on page 76] |
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[Page] 75Parish of Rayne
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