Sujet
Perforated standing stone, North Ronaldsay. Orkney, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon.
Légende
Perforated standing stone, North Ronaldsay. Orkney, 20th century. A single megalith known locally as the Stan Stane, simply meaning 'standing stone' in North Ronaldsay, the most northerly of Orkney's islands, is perforated may be as a sight-line for astronomical use.. The stone is the focal point for a centuries-old New Year custom where inhabitants gather around it singing.
Date
1960
Crédit
Photo12/Heritage Images/CM Dixon
Notre référence
HRM19B82_135
Model release
Non
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
43,4Mo (863,8Ko) / 26,9cm x 40,5cm / 3174 x 4780 (300dpi)