Stonehenge revealed

[bob10]

Interesting, Bob


BBC News - Stonehenge secrets revealed by underground map (http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-29126854)

[V8Ian]

I thought you meant the real one Bob, SW of Longreach. ;)

[bob10]

Dad managed a property near there, a couple of lifetimes ago. I promised myself I would go back & see if it is still going. Now there is secret squirrel business, outside of town, Bob [ ssshhhh!]


Outback Towns - Stonehenge - Queensland (http://www.outbacknow.com.au/index.php/towns/detail/queensland/central_west/stonehenge)


The reason it got its name;


For those curious of the appellation, many years ago drovers found this point a safe crossing of the Thomson for both bullock teams and drivers. With the point becoming known, somewhat of a stone 'fortress' was built for men to camp. The engineering skills being somewhat short of their English forefathers and the 'fortress' falling into ruins, the area was christened "Stonehenge"

[Redback]

Aren't they uncovering similar structures in Ireland and Northern Scotland??

The Picts maybe or could they pre-date the Picts??

Baz.

[ramblingboy42]

I thought Jindalee was finished.....the system must be so outdated.

.....unless they've kept the name and updated stuff.

I go out that way often enough but have never seen a military or govt vehicle driving around , nor aeroplanes or choppers.

So come on you spooks , enlighten me.

[bob10]

There's one in Ireland, to be sure, Bob


Ireland (http://www.tripadvisor.com.au/ShowUserReviews-g211921-d216126-r32134544-Drombeg_Stone_Circle-Skibbereen_County_Cork.html)

[bob10]

Not Jindalee any more, they call it JORN, now. Not operational all the time, apparently, Bob


https://www.airforce.gov.au/docs/JORN_Fact_Sheet.pdf

[Redback]

Scotland as well laddie

Scotland (http://www.visitscotland.com/about/history/standing-stones)

[ramblingboy42]

ahhhh......so I'm guessing it has had some use over the last 12mths by somebody.

[THE BOOGER]

I believe they use it to observe North Korean missile launches and they give us lots of notice as they like the publicity:)

PS : there was some speculation it was in use when MH370 when down

[ramblingboy42]

somebody in politics?