Mystery Hill Solstice Site, Salem, New Hampshire
Photo Tour
Photos by Edward Bochnak
Posted 22 January 2007
New England Antiquities Research Association
Mystery Hill Solstice Site, Salem, New Hampshire
Photo TourPhotos by Edward Bochnak
Posted 22 January 2007
Site Visits: Summer, Autumn, and Winter of 2004
Editor's Note: NEARA is pleased to present these beautiful and evocative photographs of Mystery Hill by Edward Bochnak. The interpretations of the various stone's functions are from a vintage America's Stonehenge Tour Guide & Map from the early 1980's that I have in my collection. These may not reflect the current interpretations of the stones, and do not necessarily reflect the NEARA position. This Photo Tour is presented for the beauty of the lithic photography, and to spark interest in assessable lithic sites in New England. - Dan Boudillion
Please see Astronomical Site Map at bottom of page.
Mystery Hill, "America's Stonehenge"
The historical marker on the east side of Route 28 has this to say of Mystery Hill: "Four miles east on Route 111 is a privately owned complex of strange stone structures bearing similarities to early stone work found in western Europe. They suggest an ancient culture may have existed here more than 2,000 years ago. Sometimes called 'American's Stonehenge', these intriguing chambers hold a fascinating story and could be remnants of a pre-Viking or even Phoenician civilization."
Hill Top
Complex at the Hill Top
True North Stone
Summer Solstice Sunrise Stone
Winter Solstice Sunset
Winter Solstice Sunset Momolith
Astronomical Alignment Map. As provided on the back of a vintage America's Stonehenge Tour Guide Map from 1980. This may not reflect the current interpretations of the stones.
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America’s Stonehenge
105 Haverhill Road
Salem, New Hampshire 03079 USA
Phone: 603-893-8300
Email Edward Bochnak: ejb.video@netzero.net
Copyright © 2004 & 2007 by Edward Bochnak
New England Antiquities Research Association
