> “An ancient stone circle that has remained unknown to archaeologists for thousands of years has been officially recognised,” reads the intro of an article from the Press and Journal, Scotland’s oldest newspaper.
> The archaeologists seem to be taking this all in good faith, writing in a press release that the farmer’s skill in creating this replica is exceptional. “That it so closely copies a regional monument type shows the local knowledge, appreciation and engagement with the archaeology of the region by the local community,” said Neil Ackerman of the Aberdeenshire Council in the release.
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If you want to see more of my attempts at mapping ancient Ireland you can see them here: [https://www.danielkirkpatrick.co.uk/historical-maps-of-ireland/](https://www.danielkirkpatrick.co.uk/historical-maps-of-ireland/)
You might be interested in this scottish story
[Stone Circle Thought to Be Thousands of Years Old Was Actually Built by a Farmer in the 1990s for Fun](https://modernfarmer.com/2019/01/stone-circle-thought-to-be-thousands-of-years-old-was-actually-built-by-a-farmer-in-the-1990s-for-fun/)
> “An ancient stone circle that has remained unknown to archaeologists for thousands of years has been officially recognised,” reads the intro of an article from the Press and Journal, Scotland’s oldest newspaper.
Also – https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/environment/1631954/archaeologists-officially-record-ancient-stone-circle-in-north-east-farm/
> The archaeologists seem to be taking this all in good faith, writing in a press release that the farmer’s skill in creating this replica is exceptional. “That it so closely copies a regional monument type shows the local knowledge, appreciation and engagement with the archaeology of the region by the local community,” said Neil Ackerman of the Aberdeenshire Council in the release.
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