Altar Stones and Blacksmith's Field © Douglas Maas

SK4810 : Altar Stones and Blacksmith's Field

taken 14 years ago, near to Markfield, Leicestershire, Great Britain

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Altar Stones and Blacksmith's Field

Prominent rocky outcrops date from the pre-Cambrian period. A regionally important geological site under County Council and Wildlife Trust management. Heather, gorse and grassland predominate. A high point with good views over Charnwood Forest. Recent management by the Wildlife Trust has included the grazing of Longhorn Cattle at the site.

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Grid Square: SK4810, 90 images (more nearby )
Photographer: Douglas Maas (find more nearby)
Date Taken: Sunday, 17 August, 2008 (more nearby)
Submitted: Tuesday, 25 August, 2009
Category: Rock outcrops (more nearby)
Subject Location: OSGB36: SK 484 108 [100m precision]
WGS84: 52:41.5904N 1:17.0659W
Camera Location: OSGB36: SK 484 108
View Direction: Southwest (about 225 degrees)