Epic Sunday greetings pawesome furiends
Welcome to another BBHQ selfie selection, this week we decided to bip down south to Dartmoor in our Time Travelling Telephone Box and visit the Scorhill Stone Circle.
The B Team's Scorhill Stone Circle Selfie
Guys this place is so pawesome, there was nothing for miles around apart from us! MOL
Mew know how much we love ancient standing stones and stone circles, see our previous trips to:
Here's a little bit of info from BBHQ's Historical Travel Guide, Smooch:
Greetings fellow travellers and history lovers!
As we hiked through the hills of Dartmoor, we stumbled upon the Scorhill Stone Circle, a fascinating prehistoric monument that has stood the test of time for over 4,000 years. This ancient site is a must-visit for anypawdy interested in the rich history of the British Isles and offers a glimpse into the lives of our Neolithic and Bronze Age ancestors.
The Scorhill Stone Circle is made up of 23 granite stones, which were carefully chosen and transported from the surrounding moorland. It was once thought to have as many as 60 to 70 stones. The stones vary in size from 1.2 to 1.8 meters in height and are arranged in a slightly oval shape, measuring about 27 meters in diameter. Experts believe that the site was built during the late Neolithic or early Bronze Age, which means it dates back to around 2000 BC.
The purpose of the Scorhill Stone Circle remains a mystery, although many theories have been put forward. Some archaeologists believe that it was used for religious or spiritual rituals, while others suggest that it was a meeting place for the local community. Another theory is that the stones were used for astronomical observations, as they are aligned with the moon and stars.
As we explored the site, we couldn't help but wonder about the people who built it. What did they believe? What was their daily life like? The Scorhill Stone Circle offers a unique window into the past, allowing us to connect with our ancestors and understand their world a little better.
Aside from the Scorhill Stone Circle, there are many other interesting ancient sites nearby. The Grey Wethers, for example, is a pair of Bronze Age stone circles about 3 kilometres away from Scorhill. The circles are made up of 39 stones, and are thought to have been used for similar purposes as Scorhill. We may even bip there next week! MOL
If mew're interested in castles, mew can also visit the nearby Castle Drogo, a furbulous building built in the early 20th century. Castle Drogo was designed by the renowned architect Sir Edwin Lutyens and is now owned by the National Trust, and it is currently under renovation.
Overall, the Scorhill Stone Circle is a fascinating place to visit, offering a glimpse into the ancient history of Dartmoor and the lives of our ancestors. Whether mew're interested in archaeology, spirituality, or simply love exploring the great outdoors, this site is not to be missed.
Purrs
Smooch
The BBHQ Historical Travel Guide
We're also joining in Athena's Fabulous Art Hop so do stop by and show off your pawesome arty-farty skills.
We tried Prisma again this week, but there was nothing that complimented the photo, so it was back to BeFunky and we found a new A.I. feature called sky replacer, so we had to give that a whirl, and changed it to a dark, stormy affair with lightning - EPIC!
The effect was created with Befunky - AI Enhancer, sky replacer, Gouache 1 + colour changes to fill light and saturation with a moody vignette around the edge.
We also turned this fab arty-farty picture into a puzzle, so do stop by the puzzle page and take the Puzzle Challenge, see if mew can beat our time of 9 mins 27 secs so ten seconds faster than last week!
We're off to snoopervise Cat Dad putting up the outdoor lights this morning and then it'll be lunchtime, and as always we really look forward to our roast dinner, and we think that Smooch is already sitting next to the oven! MOL
Do join us again tomorrow, when we're back with another another fun Catmas Crafting with Cats post, our usual Cats Have Problems Too will be back in the New Year, but if mew missed last week's Despurrate Dilemma, click here.
We do hope mew have an epic day, and remember to always...
Wing Commander Basil & The B Team
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