Here is a little video clip:Monday, December 01, 2008
A curious rock pile next to hollows in the ground
A few weeks ago I was exploring out by Rt 2 and Rt 495 - highways that cross just at the northern end of the famous "Boxborough Esker". There is a way of getting into the southwestern quadrant and walking south with Rt 495 to the left and the swamp of Beaver Brook on the right. I was sure I would find something and was, more or less, disappointed; except for this curious rock pile. It is curious because I do not know anything else like it: an isolated well built rock pile, built into the side of a knoll and next to several hollows in the ground - borrow pits, old foundations, I am not sure which. But in no case could I come up with a reason for this solitary pile to be where it is. So perhaps this is more important that all beautiful and familiar. Here are some views:
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Can you find any of the old maps of the area that might show you changes over time?
I looked at this, but couldn't find any available online:
http://www.library.umass.edu/maps/aerial.html
How about a burial cairn? Such cairns are usually constructed directly on the ground and often on high places with a commanding view. Your cairn reminds me of one I was shown on Breakneck Hill in Pomfret, VT. That one, too, was isolated, about 15' in diameter and about 3' or less high. Your example looks much smaller, however.
I think it must be in relation to the hollows in the ground. Sorry they are hard to see in the photo. But in that context, I cannot see it as a burial cairn or as anything else for that matter. That is why it is a confusing example.
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