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Friday, July 19, 2013

In the Hebrides: Isle of Lewis

Stone Age Village replication of houses 4000 years ago:



Standing Stones:
 


The Lewis Chessmen were also found here in a small chest on this island and date back to the 12th century.


A link to the chessmen: 
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=lewis+chessmen+lewis&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en&client=safari&gws_rd=cr&redir_esc=&ei=N9noUcatN8KFhQeS6IHwDg
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2 comments:

  1. Elderberry-RobJuly 19, 2013 at 2:49 AM

    I love standing stones, these ones are fabulous. I wonder if you felt anything, hope you hugged them! Betty

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  2. SuzanneJuly 21, 2013 at 9:15 AM

    The standing stones are amazing Nancy! And, the chessmen...I would never have thought they played chess so long ago. Hugs!♥

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