Stone circles (Hong Kong) explained

Stone circles can be found in Hong Kong, as the area is rich in Neolithic and Bronze Age artifacts.[1]

Lo Ah Tsai Stone Circle

Lo Ah Tsai Stone Circle was discovered in the northern part of Lamma Island by K M A Barnett, District Commissioner of the New Territories in 1956. Twenty eight large stones, lying buried in the earth on a slope above sea level, form two overlapping stones circles.[2]

This stone circle was investigated by the Hong Kong University Archaeological Team in 1959, 1963 and 1982 respectively.[3]

Fan Lau Stone Circle

Another stone circle was discovered at Fan Lau, on Lantau Island in 1980. (22.1973°N 113.8473°W) It lies above sea level.[2] This stone circle is a Declared monument in Hong Kong. The use of the stone circle is unknown, it was possibly used for rituals, or possibly not. It is assumed that it is a megalithic structure created during the late Neolithic (i.e. New Stone Age) and early Bronze Age.[1]

Taipo Kau Stone Circle

In 1953, a stone circle was discovered during the construction of a house. According to a research paper by David Devenish, the stone circle is about 9 feet in diameter, consisting of 9 or 10 stones which had been buried under a mound.[4]

See also

Notes and References

  1. http://www.amo.gov.hk/en/monuments_21.php Stone Circle (Fan Lau, Lantau Island)
  2. Sally Rodwell. 1991. A Visitor's Guide to Historic Hong Kong.
  3. http://www5.lcsd.gov.hk/gishinter/html/viewer_en.htm The Geographical Information System on Hong Kong Heritage
  4. Devenish. David C.. 1966. A Megalithic Circle at Taipo Kau, New Territories, Hong Kong. Asian Perspectives . 10125/16756 . en. 1535-8283.