[Stones] Gotland

[Ric]

again: fascinating
   
  but the layout of that Gotland labyrinth looks somehow familiar - i'm sure i've seen similar labyrinthine designs elsewhere, but i just can't remember where?
   
  ric
  

Judith Helling <jhelling at btinternet.com> wrote:
          Maize mazes have got very popular, there's been one near here in Cumbria for a few summers now.
  But mazes are different from labyrinths, which have one way in to the centre and one way out again, without all the false trails and cul-de-sacs of mazes.
  The Scandinavian labyrinths were made by fishermen, I think, who ran through them before setting sail, thus confusing and losing any following trolls and ensuring a safe, troll-free trip.
  Am I right Vidar?  Great pics, many thanks.
  Judith 
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  From: Ric 
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  Sent: Friday, November 17, 2006 10:42 AM
  Subject: Re: [Stones] Gotland
  

  Fascinating!
   
  Questions:
   
  Stone Circle at Trullhalsar (Anga) – this looks like a stone circle with a single stone at its centre?
   
   
  the Trojaborg (labyrinth) at Fröjel: how old is this please? 
   
  I know nothing factual about prehistoric(?) labyrinths – there is supposed to be a ‘maze’ near to Avebury, but what form it takes I have no idea? I might be mistaken though – I keep seeing a roadside sign advertising a maze north of Avebury?
   
  (or are these directions to the M4?)
   
  lol
   
  Thanks Vidar!
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