There
has
been a lot of speculation about the origins and purpose of this
stone chamber located on Ninham Mountain in Kent NY. Local historians
say
it was built as an ammunition storage bunker during the Revolutionary
War although there is no real evidence to support this hypothesis.
The most compelling evidence against the structure having been built completely in the 18th century is the surrounding environment. The chamber is
facing SE with a beautiful view of a roaring brook. In the immediate
area are two corbelled stone chambers, a perched boulder, a stone lined
well, and many miles of stone walls.
The
mountain is named after Chief Daniel Ninham, the last Native American
Sachem of the Wappinger tribe who's village was located near the mountain. Ninham also
fought for George Washington in the Revolutionary War, just to add to
the mystery.
Whatever
this structure may or may not be, it sure has a spectacular Winter
Solstice sunrise alignment! This picture was taken early morning on
December 24, 2010 by NEARA Member Teresa Bierce.
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