Square Peg in a round hole

[ST-EOS]

I'm not sure of the origins of this standing stone which is one of a pair. It's partner is off to the left of this image they sit around a "Y" junction near Egton Bridge. One branch of the road is a gated road, so I suspect that the stones may have something to do with the ownership of the land which; may be the Egton Estates.
If you're wondering about the thread title I've been listening to music on my phone and a line from a Chris Rea song seems to have stuck. But..I'll get over it
Anyway this was taken yesterday evening, before the sun started to set and light up those clouds. You can see the sun off to the left of the image is casting a nice golden glow on the standing stone.

Has anyone any thoughts on the mark at the lower part of the stone?

[Swanny48]

Re: Square Peg in a round hole

It's an ordnance benchmark Peter, used by surveyors and engineers. The horizontal line above the arrow is a given height above sea level at Newlyn.

John

[Tigger]

Re: Square Peg in a round hole

great light Peter

as for the stone ......Aliens - I hope you didn't stick your finger in the hole

[ST-EOS]

Re: Square Peg in a round hole

It's an ordnance benchmark Peter, used by surveyors and engineers. The horizontal line above the arrow is a given height above sea level at Newlyn.

John

Thanks John, I suspected it was something to do with OS but was surprised to see it on this standing stone, next time I venture up there I'll see if it's twin has a similar Mark.

[tesarver]

Re: Square Peg in a round hole

Nicely composed image Peter

Tom

[anderson.council]

Re: Square Peg in a round hole

Nice image Peter. As you said the golden light really illuminates the stone.

[chrisec]

Re: Square Peg in a round hole

Nice composition Peter, overall a lovely image

[Parsen66]

Re: Square Peg in a round hole

The gold of the stone with the purple of the heather work really well. Well composed and taken Peter

Could the hole be there for a smart phone when 'selfying' I wonder

[ST-EOS]

Re: Square Peg in a round hole

Thanks for all of the comments everyone, much appreciated

[ST-EOS]

Re: Square Peg in a round hole

great light Peter

as for the stone ......Aliens - I hope you didn't stick your finger in the hole

I couldn't reach that high Ian, unless a stood on the Brides purse

The gold of the stone with the purple of the heather work really well. Well composed and taken Peter

Could the hole be there for a smart phone when 'selfying' I wonder

I suppose it could be especially if I set the iPhone camera to a square aspect