Long Meg (and her Daughters) is one of the oldest stone circles in Britain. Took this video whilst on our anniversary hol in the Dales. It tells the story of the attached legend to Long Meg.
Drone Scene Entry here
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Thanks, Col, this was a nice surprise, as I have never heard of it until now. And seeing that it’s the 2nd largest stone henge in Britain … I do wonder how this has passed me by all these years.
Just doing a bit of reading on this. It does seem it was recorded way before the witch ‘Meg of Melvin’ in the early 17th century. According to the Heritage Gateway, Camdem recorded there being 77 stones in 1599. The first British archeologist, William Stukeley, certainly got around. Not only did he investigate Wansdyke, Stonehenge, Avebury and Devil’s Den … but also this in 1725. In fact his record stated that several of the stones had just been broken up just before his visit. Which probably explains why there are only 69 left today.
Also noted the proximity to water. All mesolithic/neolithic structures are typically a stone’s throw from water. No doubt they used the rivers to transport the stones. And this is no different, especially if you factor in the the ground water level was a lot higher back then.
Really interesting video, well done and thanks for sharing 
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Really interesting watch 
I’ve been to Stonehenge, Avebury and Carnac and other sites in Brittany but I wasn’t aware of this one.
Thank you for sharing
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Lovely video Colin. Nice choice of music too
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Neither was I Cat. It was ny Bruv’s spot as he had been that way with his walkjng club.
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@JockyB Thx John, I liked the music too, if I can stay awake. 
@clinkadink Great summary Chris. 
I presume they used somewhat smaller ones than those in the vid to toss! 
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