The Longstone north of Mottistone village with a New Forest Pony - Isle of Wight, England.


The Longstone north of Mottistone village is believed to be part of a neolithic longbarrow which can still be seen. There are, in fact, two stones, one lying down alongside the standing stone. Druids are believed to have sacrficed animals using the stones as an alter. Longstone, Mottistone, Isle of Wight, England, UK : May 2007.


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Location: Mottistone Isle Of Wight IOW England UK United Kingdom GB Great Britain
Photo credit: © Malcolm McHugh / Alamy / Afripics
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