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Vertical structures, North Ronaldsay
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Vertical structures, North Ronaldsay

Lindsay writes:
"2 of several small modern day standing stones of unknown purpose other than providing convenient sheep 'scratching posts' New Lighthouse in the background."


Picture added on 04 October 2005
Comments:
From newly published book 'The Way We Were' by John Cutt:

"A number of them (bigger boats) were hauled up east of the lighthouse slip at the Geo of Bewan. The upright stones still be seen there held the upper end of the blocks and tackles necessary to pull them up"
Added by Lindsay Reid on 21 August 2007
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North Ronaldsay

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