Great video! The stones were probably pushed over by Darwall when he found out that he couldn't buy that part of Dartmoor! Take care matey, I'm looking forward to spending time down there again soon, after I've tugged my forlock and paid all the landowners............not! Simon, Somerset.
Great video all round! As an estranged Dartmoor lover from Exeter, currently living in Bedfordshire, I don't get to see the place enough. Subscribed! :-) Cheers
Hi. Amazing video bringing back great memories. I live in Southampton and get virtually no chance now to get to Dartmoor but if I only get one day free, this is where I go. Last time was some 15 years ago but the route is emblazoned on my mind. Fernworthy reservoir carpark, Fermworthy stone circle, Grey Wethers, south to the beehive hut then back around the south side of the reservoir taking in the cist on the waters edge north of the dam. And like everyone else, passed completely unaware of the 'new' ancient recumbent stone circle. I really need to go back there and your video inspires me.
@@dartmoor.adventurer Really, really hope to. Retired now so with time permitting and lack of fitness (old injuries) it'll take a bit of planning. Still, having only discovered your video yesterday, I can now sit back and watch it to my hearts content. Four times so far!
Another great video! I love the way you captured the light as the sun was breaking through the clouds during the day. You're tempting me to take a walk out that way soon 😊! I was up at the Beardown Tors yesterday and did the Lydford, Devils, Rough and Crow Tors loop, stopping to see the wonderful Beardown Man whilst at Devils Tor. So fab to see your drone footage too and what a great way to end your day with a stop at the Warren Hill House. Perfect! Cheers Pete
Always a great way to finish a great walk with a drink, especially at the Warren House Inn 😋 I haven’t been up around Beardown Tors for a while, think I might plan my next trip around that area soon. Thank you Pete for your lovely comments 😁
Wished i knew about that new stone circle back in August when i visited the other two and the stone row (you'll find some drone footage of that visit on my channel) - well, next time, this coming summer 😀
The stone circile with all the stones laying flat reminds me a little bit of Arbor Low stone circle in the peak district. It looks like the stones have been sinking into the ground, and the ground level has gradually increased from the moss and grasses dying and decomposing over the last 4 thousand years. Maybe some of that soil/peat can be dug out so the stones are more visible, and I'm sure there will be some interesting finds in the process.
Yes, you’re right, some of the stones have sunk. At first, I thought they were missing but then noticed them under the pools of water and ice. I really hope they are restored one day, will be so good to see 😁
Is that a causeway to the side in the aerial shot? I expect there are more, undiscovered like this, I discovered that I can dowse and the energy that these stones radiate is very interesting, every one is placed on an energy spot. They're also in 9's or multiples of 9. They people who built them definitely knew something we have forgotten.
Yes, I imagine there’s so many more to be discovered yet. The dowsing sounds really interesting, I wish there was more information for the reasons why these circles were there. It’s not a causeway next to this circle, although it’s relatively easy to get to
@@John3.3 Yes Castlerigg. Spent Christmas day there 2001. It was amazing, a beautiful ethereal experience. I've been backa couple of times since. Never failscto impress.
HI. Watched it again and the wife came in to see what the noise was. (sighing of distant memories. Ha-ha) These stones inspired me years ago and the Boss said 'don't be shy, tell him about the books'. So here goes. Over the years I've penned a series of books set in Neolithic southern England. Historical fiction with a modern twist, so I'm re-living old trips to ancient sites like Avebury vicariously through the protagonist in my writings. I hate to think this is a blatant plug. Just want you to know I'm sincere.
Wow, that sounds really interesting Terry. I would love to be a writer, but my grammar is terrible 😂 and my memory is dreadful, I forget most of what I research. Averbury is an incredible place. I ran an ultra marathon there a few years ago, 100k (62 miles) non-stop from Lewknor along the Ridgeway to Avebury. Finished when it was dark so went back the following morning to have a look, wow, what an amazing place that is. What a great way to re-live your experiences, through writing about it. I re-live my through my videos 😊 I hope you get a chance to visit Dartmoor again soon 😁
Thanks Jon 😊 Yes, it does make you wonder, although I would imagine it’s possibly the weather over the 1000’s of years as it’s on high ground and very open
Hi Rebecca, thank you very much for subscribing. Unfortunately, the purpose of the stone rows or stone circles etc isn’t known, there’s many theories, but no known evidence. Imagine if you could travel back in time to see what they were actually used for, that would be awesome ☺️
It's always interesting to see from above. Hopefully someone will record it with a drone sometime and you'll get to see it. If I lived nearby, I would have filmed it for you 😉
Great video. Looking forward to watching more. Hope you are well. Can I ask how you were able to fly your drone? I was under the impression that drones were banned? Do not worry, I’m not from any authority or as Simon made a similar comment I have no allegiance to the Darrell’s 😂😂, far from it in fact as I am however a fairly new wildcamper. I did also participate in the smaller camping ban protect gathering in December 2022.
Hi Andy, thank you for your kind comment 😊 Regards the drone . . . I usually always stick to the rules. But I feel the rules for flying drones are unfair. From what I understand, the bans were put in place due to inconsiderate drone users flying near people and also scaring cattle. I rarely use my done, but when I do use it, I make sure there is nobody around and also never ever use it if there is any livestock in sight. It's usually a quick flight to add to my video. As far as I'm concerned, I'm doing nothing at all wrong, it's not affecting anyone or any animals in any way 😁
Hi, thanks for the reply. Totally with you on the drone. I’m in Dorset, so don’t manage to get to Dartmoor as much as I’d like. Planned a weeks trip in September to end with a little community camp at beardown farm with another TH-camr. I’m near the New Forest and Purbecks on southwest coast path, so get some hikes and camps in. Currently watching a lot on Dartmoor legends and ghost stories. Fascinating place, I love it down there. The December protest was when we had a sprinkling of snow, made it even more beautiful scenery. Thanks again.😊😊
Great video! The stones were probably pushed over by Darwall when he found out that he couldn't buy that part of Dartmoor! Take care matey, I'm looking forward to spending time down there again soon, after I've tugged my forlock and paid all the landowners............not! Simon, Somerset.
Haha, that made me laugh 😂 Hope you get back to the moors soon 😁
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Great video, re-discovering an ancient monument -- how many more monuments to our past remain to be found? Keep up the Good Work and Good Luck.
@josephwarra5043 thank you Joseph. I also often wonder how much more there is to be discovered on Dartmoor. Happy hiking 😃
youll be pleased to hear the Sittaford Stone Circle has just been added to the latest OS 1 in 25k map.
Thats brilliant news :)
What an absolute delight! Great photography and production, so glad to have stumbled upon your work! Proper Job! Subscribed!
Awwww, thank you very much, I’m glad you enjoyed it 😁
Thankyou for your video,impressed with your backing music ,good to hear about the circles blessed with the weather.
Thank you very much Alan. Backing music is from Epidemic sound 😁
Amazing. Thanks.
Thank you 😊
Beautiful video!
Thank you 😊
Great video all round! As an estranged Dartmoor lover from Exeter, currently living in Bedfordshire, I don't get to see the place enough. Subscribed! :-) Cheers
Thank you very much Simon, hopefully you'll get to come down and enjoy it again soon 😁
Hi. Amazing video bringing back great memories. I live in Southampton and get virtually no chance now to get to Dartmoor but if I only get one day free, this is where I go. Last time was some 15 years ago but the route is emblazoned on my mind. Fernworthy reservoir carpark, Fermworthy stone circle, Grey Wethers, south to the beehive hut then back around the south side of the reservoir taking in the cist on the waters edge north of the dam. And like everyone else, passed completely unaware of the 'new' ancient recumbent stone circle. I really need to go back there and your video inspires me.
Thank you Terry. It’s such a fascinating area to walk with so much history. I hope you get to come back again soon 😁
@@dartmoor.adventurer Really, really hope to. Retired now so with time permitting and lack of fitness (old injuries) it'll take a bit of planning. Still, having only discovered your video yesterday, I can now sit back and watch it to my hearts content. Four times so far!
Not sure why I got recommended this, but I’m glad I did.
Lovely video mate, editing was top notch!
Thank you very much, glad you enjoyed the video 😁
Great video Graeme! How cool that these things are still being discovered! 😀
Absolutely awesome Elena, there must be so much that still hasn't been discovered yet 🤔😁
Another great video! I love the way you captured the light as the sun was breaking through the clouds during the day. You're tempting me to take a walk out that way soon 😊! I was up at the Beardown Tors yesterday and did the Lydford, Devils, Rough and Crow Tors loop, stopping to see the wonderful Beardown Man whilst at Devils Tor. So fab to see your drone footage too and what a great way to end your day with a stop at the Warren Hill House. Perfect! Cheers Pete
Always a great way to finish a great walk with a drink, especially at the Warren House Inn 😋 I haven’t been up around Beardown Tors for a while, think I might plan my next trip around that area soon. Thank you Pete for your lovely comments 😁
I love the energy at grey wethers and the stone rows in and around Fernworthy are great too.
What a beautiful place to live, it looks like heaven on earth.
Definitely my idea of heaven 😉😁
Wonderful part of the Moor, I searched out sittaford a couple of years ago great walk
Yes, it’s a lovely part of the moor, one of my favourite areas 😁
Wished i knew about that new stone circle back in August when i visited the other two and the stone row (you'll find some drone footage of that visit on my channel) - well, next time, this coming summer 😀
Wow! Beautiful footage there. I must get to Dartmoor this year!
Thank you, I hope you manage to enjoy the magic of Dartmoor soon 😃
I loved this! I’m so interested in stone circles. Thank you. I subscribed ❤️🤗🐝
Thank you Deborah 😁
@@dartmoor.adventurer You’re welcome❤️🤗🐝
The stone circile with all the stones laying flat reminds me a little bit of Arbor Low stone circle in the peak district. It looks like the stones have been sinking into the ground, and the ground level has gradually increased from the moss and grasses dying and decomposing over the last 4 thousand years. Maybe some of that soil/peat can be dug out so the stones are more visible, and I'm sure there will be some interesting finds in the process.
Yes, you’re right, some of the stones have sunk. At first, I thought they were missing but then noticed them under the pools of water and ice. I really hope they are restored one day, will be so good to see 😁
Is that a causeway to the side in the aerial shot? I expect there are more, undiscovered like this, I discovered that I can dowse and the energy that these stones radiate is very interesting, every one is placed on an energy spot. They're also in 9's or multiples of 9. They people who built them definitely knew something we have forgotten.
Yes, I imagine there’s so many more to be discovered yet. The dowsing sounds really interesting, I wish there was more information for the reasons why these circles were there. It’s not a causeway next to this circle, although it’s relatively easy to get to
Wow! I live in Adelaide and I've visited stone circles in the UK but never knew about these. Loved your video.
Thank you Lynda, so many beautiful stone circles to be explored 😁
Hy Lynda ,have you been to the one's just outside Keswick?
@@John3.3 Yes Castlerigg. Spent Christmas day there 2001. It was amazing, a beautiful ethereal experience. I've been backa couple of times since. Never failscto impress.
HI.
Watched it again and the wife came in to see what the noise was. (sighing of distant memories. Ha-ha)
These stones inspired me years ago and the Boss said 'don't be shy, tell him about the books'.
So here goes. Over the years I've penned a series of books set in Neolithic southern England. Historical fiction with a modern twist, so I'm re-living old trips to ancient sites like Avebury vicariously through the protagonist in my writings. I hate to think this is a blatant plug. Just want you to know I'm sincere.
Wow, that sounds really interesting Terry. I would love to be a writer, but my grammar is terrible 😂 and my memory is dreadful, I forget most of what I research. Averbury is an incredible place. I ran an ultra marathon there a few years ago, 100k (62 miles) non-stop from Lewknor along the Ridgeway to Avebury. Finished when it was dark so went back the following morning to have a look, wow, what an amazing place that is. What a great way to re-live your experiences, through writing about it. I re-live my through my videos 😊 I hope you get a chance to visit Dartmoor again soon 😁
Brilliant thanks. :)
I wonder who knocked those stones over? They must have been very p,,,d off! PS nice jaunt, great camera work.
Thanks Jon 😊 Yes, it does make you wonder, although I would imagine it’s possibly the weather over the 1000’s of years as it’s on high ground and very open
Been there several times and saw a couple of roe deer in that forest , have nt seen any deer elsewhere in dartmoor.
@@itchycooable I’ve only seen them a few times over the years too, and it’s usually around area 😊
Stopped at Fernworthy reservoir and stone circle but missed out on the others, lost my footage as well but was a gorgeous place
A good excuse to go back again 😉😁
@@dartmoor.adventurer yes definitely, we are planning to as soon as we can, just love the area
How many other sites have been flattened by landowners to prevent presevation orders. Answer.... A lot
It does make you wonder
What were the purposes of these stone circles? New subscriber here. So interesting!
Hi Rebecca, thank you very much for subscribing. Unfortunately, the purpose of the stone rows or stone circles etc isn’t known, there’s many theories, but no known evidence. Imagine if you could travel back in time to see what they were actually used for, that would be awesome ☺️
They discovered a recumbent stone circle in the early 90s in sth Lanarkshire, Scotland, while making a new motorway. I'd love to see a drone of that.
It's always interesting to see from above. Hopefully someone will record it with a drone sometime and you'll get to see it. If I lived nearby, I would have filmed it for you 😉
Great video. Looking forward to watching more. Hope you are well.
Can I ask how you were able to fly your drone? I was under the impression that drones were banned?
Do not worry, I’m not from any authority or as Simon made a similar comment I have no allegiance to the Darrell’s 😂😂, far from it in fact as I am however a fairly new wildcamper. I did also participate in the smaller camping ban protect gathering in December 2022.
Hi Andy, thank you for your kind comment 😊 Regards the drone . . . I usually always stick to the rules. But I feel the rules for flying drones are unfair. From what I understand, the bans were put in place due to inconsiderate drone users flying near people and also scaring cattle. I rarely use my done, but when I do use it, I make sure there is nobody around and also never ever use it if there is any livestock in sight. It's usually a quick flight to add to my video. As far as I'm concerned, I'm doing nothing at all wrong, it's not affecting anyone or any animals in any way 😁
I hope you're enjoying camping up there, it's such an amazing place to spend the night isn't it
Hi, thanks for the reply. Totally with you on the drone. I’m in Dorset, so don’t manage to get to Dartmoor as much as I’d like. Planned a weeks trip in September to end with a little community camp at beardown farm with another TH-camr. I’m near the New Forest and Purbecks on southwest coast path, so get some hikes and camps in. Currently watching a lot on Dartmoor legends and ghost stories. Fascinating place, I love it down there. The December protest was when we had a sprinkling of snow, made it even more beautiful scenery. Thanks again.😊😊
"Fernworthy Forest" Ha! You English sure have a way with the language . . . .
Oh, right!. Um . . .
Just a thought - dump the awful music
Thank you for the CC Roger, that's always the part of making video I find most difficult, choosing the music 😊
So, now you have a big job to restore the last circle and make the stones stand ! ⛏⛏🪣 ))
Haha, ok, I’ll get on to it now 😆😁