Control standing stone excavation confirms midwinter sunset astronomical alignment. MacKie excavated the Control standing stone on the island of Jura, Scotland Alexander Thom had predicted a 28-mile alignment from Control stone to the midwinter sunset notch between two peaks on Jura MacKie predicted and excavated an artificial rubble platform northeast of the stone
MacKie excavated the Control standing stone on Jura, Scotland (3000-1500 BC) where Alexander Thom had predicted a 28-mile alignment to the midwinter sunset notch between two peaks. MacKie predicted and found an artificial rubble platform northeast of the stone - confirmed by a soil scientist from University of Aberdeen. A smaller standing stone higher on the slope completes the three-item alignment: platform, boulder notch, and Control stone all aligned to Jura's midwinter sunset.
Key Facts
- MacKie excavated the Control standing stone on the island of Jura, Scotland
- Alexander Thom had predicted a 28-mile alignment from Control stone to the midwinter sunset notch between two peaks on Jura
- MacKie predicted and excavated an artificial rubble platform northeast of the stone
- Soil scientist from University of Aberdeen confirmed the platform was artificial, revetted by two massive boulders
- A smaller standing stone higher on the slope reinforces the three-item alignment: platform, boulder notch, and Control stone all aligned to Jura midwinter sunset
Related site: Pyramide von 1810 (Mire), hist. Nullmeridian von Mannheim (Kurpfalz) — view location, images, and history on the Ancient Nerds map.
Source: Geometry, Measure and Astronomy in Ancient Britain | Dr Euan MacKie | Megalithomania Interview by MegalithomaniaUK