June 21st 2010 - The Calder Stones

I took this photograph because it is the Summer Solstice today and these magical stones are Liverpool's answer to Stonehenge. The Calder Stones are prehistoric stones which have been a local landmark since the 16th century. The first reference to them was in 1568. The stones have been moved many times and they were arranged in a circle, which is still visible, at the entrance to the park. Their condition became a cause for concern due to pollution and in 1964 they were placed in the greenhouse pictured which was built to house them. Orginally, the stones probably formed part of a burial chamber covered by a large earthen mound. They are decorated with spiral markings and they also have representations of human feet. I feel they are waiting patiently for the day when they can return to the outdoors again and breathe the fresh air.