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Walk and Talk by Cornwall Archaeological Society and Cornwall Heritage TrustWalk: Helman Tor Thu 29 July 11.00 - 14.00 Meet at Helman Tor car park Walk on Helman Tor revealing the past - visible remains and excavations. Cornwall Archaeological Society and Cornwall Heritage Trust - 01872 572725 info@cornwallheritagetrust.org continues... |
Posted by Chance5th July 2010ce |
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Helman Tor Enclosure — Fieldnotes |
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Visited 20.4.12 The information board near the car park states that the wall is not prehistoric. I think it said it was mediaeval but I can’t be sure. I tried to write the information down but it was raining so my paper got wet and I couldn’t write on it! The walls in question are easy enough to spot around the stones – in fact you need to climb over one section to get closer to some of the rocks. |
Posted by CARL 11th May 2012ce |
Helman Tor (Natural Rock Feature) — Fieldnotes |
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Visited 20.4.12 As I have said in previous field notes I am ‘drawn’ to natural rock outcrops so on my last full day in Cornwall I wanted to make time to visit one. This would be my last visit of the day on our way back to the caravan and despite the rain was determined to have a look around. Although Helman Tor can be seen for miles around we had difficulty finding the car park and had to rely on a very helpful local to show us the way. The lady started to give directions but in the end said ‘follow me’ and guided us right there (throwing her recently poured cup of tea away in the process!) – thank you! The rain was falling and Karen and Sophie stayed in the car while myself and Dafydd headed through the gate up to the rocks. We then spotted a couple of rock climbers all kitted out in their gear and helmets. We on the other hand just clambered up and over the stones and Dafydd enjoyed his own version on ‘rock climbing’. This would be a cracking spot for a picnic in nice weather – but not today! I really enjoyed myself here despite the rain and on a clear day you would be able to see for miles. The stone carved with a small cross was easy enough to find. In the end the weather got the better of us and we had to return too soon to the car. By the way, the Logan stone doesn’t move! A rainbow came out to bid us farewell. Well worth a visit. |
Posted by CARL 11th May 2012ce |
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Posted by Mr Hamhead6th February 2011ce |
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Stone Pages ForumsI was sorry to read this thread about the wearisome graffiti by witless locals at Helman Tor. |
Posted by Rhiannon18th October 2007ce |
Helman Tor Menhir (Standing Stone / Menhir) — Links |
Red Moor Nature ReserveWonderful place to explore if you want to escape from people! Real mixture of landscapes from flooded pits to mysterious swamps where lichen and ferns add an almost prehistoric feel to the place. Although much of the wetter bits are covered by boardwalks it is advisable to go in wellys or boots. |
Posted by Mr Hamhead 19th May 2006ce |
Helman Tor Menhir (Standing Stone / Menhir) — Fieldnotes |
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Can't find any documentary evidence on this one, but.... Unless you knew it was there it can only be spotted from the bottom of the permissive footpath that exits RedMoor nature reserve and climbs to meet the Saints Way. Once you start climbing it is hidden by gorse bushes and once on the Saints Way the banks are so high you can see nothing. It's a big stone!...and just outside the area enclosing Helman Tor. An ancient trackway passes just down slope from it and in the hedge/scrub behind is a large dump of granite that has been cleared from the field. Why was this stone left? So, I can not prove its origins or find a record of it on maps or any of my books...but it feels right! I have now had it suggested to me that this stone has been moved from elsewhere in the field...and that they had dowsed the field and found an area with a stone setting in it... Go look for yourself..and while you are there enjoy the "prehistoric" wildness of Red Moor reserve. |
Posted by Mr Hamhead 19th May 2006ce Edited 30th July 2010ce |
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