Location
State: Latvia
Region: Zemgale
County: Aknīstes
Parish: Aknīstes
Other references to the location
Stone with a natural, flat hollow in its surface. The stone is located on the bed of Saltupju Holy Spring, 3,5 m from the largest outfall of the spring.
Coordinates
lat=56.1712833333, lon=25.7352
56° 10′ 16″ N, 25° 44′ 6″ E
Description
The stone is small by size: 0,75 x 0,55 x 0,20 m, circumference – 2,25 m. There is a natural, 25 x 32 cm large, and up to 2 cm deep hollow. Most probably, the stone stands in its original location.
Narrative
There is a story the stone has been an ancient cult stone, and offerings were put onto it. In general the top hollow is a suitable place for offerings. At the time of the site visit there was nothing in the hollow.
Attraction
Average.
Availability
Rather easy accessible. Located on the bed of a spring. There are many stones in the spring and one shall carefully look for the right one.
Infrastructure, management, facilities
No signs indicating the way to the stone, but it can be found by following the signs leading the way to Saltupju Holy Spring. There is a recreation area – with a table and benches – at the spring. Along the spring there is recreational infrastructure
Local info
No information.
Capacity
0 – 9
Publicity
Known
Legal Status
Private
Comments
The examination of the stone is slightly hindered by the fact that it is located on the bed of the spring. Still it is well seen from all sides – by taking the steps or by looking at it from the banks of the spring.