Location
State: Latvia
Region: Zemgale
County: Aknīstes
Parish: Asares
Other references to the location
Aside of the courtyard of “Staburadze” home (Asare parish Varkava village), underneath a bush with dense foliage.
Coordinates
lat=56.0763833333, lon=25.93555
56° 4′ 34″ N, 25° 56′ 7″ E
Description
Dimensions of the stone: length – 57 cm, width – 55 cm, height above ground – up to 20 cm, circumference 1,86 m. It bears a 44 x 42 cm large, irregular hollow, which looks as if it is cast, reaching maximum 13cm depth. The edges of the hollow have not been levelled. Large-grained red granite.
Narrative
The hollow of the stone draws attention – this makes one conclude that probably this is an ancient cult stone. The stone is not mentioned in any stories or legends, and it has not a particular name. The stone has definitely not been used as a grinding stone or a quern.
Attraction
Unusual hollow stone.
Availability
Rather easy accessible. Located in a private courtyard, in a lilac bush. Without the prior approval from the owners, the examination of the stone is not recommended.
Infrastructure, management, facilities
No tourism infrastructure in direct vicinity. Next to the stone there is a wooden bench, which is for the use by the owners.
Local info
No information.
Capacity
0 – 9
Publicity
Known
Legal Status
Private
Comments
To be visited by making an agreement with the owners, since it is located in a private courtyard.
