Casco Bay Cairn BW
by Barbara Bardzik
Title
Casco Bay Cairn BW
Artist
Barbara Bardzik
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Cairns have been used since ancient times in Eurasia. In Scotland it was traditional to pick up a stone from the bottom of a hill and place it on top of the cairn when you get to the top. These cairns were constantly changing and growing larger. Folklore and legends throughout Britain and Ireland also mention burial cairns. In Iceland and Scandinavia they were commonly used as markers along the sea or on trails. In modern times cairns are beginning to pop up all over. There is a lot of controversy surrounding this practice. Some are upset about the environmental impact of removing stones and placing them in piles stating it loosens the dirt and contributes to erosion. Cairns found in waterways can also cause environmental damage as they are pummeled downstream during high rains. I for one find them very interesting. I always wonder who built them, what was their reason?, did they want to mark a trail or built it in memorial of somebody?
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November 1st, 2015
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