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Cornwall

Sites in this group:

2 posts
Advent Triple Barrow Barrow / Cairn Cemetery
10 posts
Alex Tor Ring Cairn
3 posts
Allabury Hillfort
1 post
Allet Round Barrow(s)
8 posts
Arthur's Bed Natural Rock Feature
1 post
Ashbury Hillfort Hillfort
3 posts
Bake Rings Enclosure
1 post
Barcelona Ring Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork
19 posts
Barrowfields Barrow / Cairn Cemetery
15 posts
Bartinne Castle Enclosure Enclosure
5 posts
The Beacon (Zennor) Round Barrow(s)
22 posts
Bearah Common Long Cairn
4 posts
Bearah Tor Cairn(s)
17 posts
Bearah Tramway cairn Cist
19 posts
Beersheba Standing Stone / Menhir
4 posts
Berry Castle Enclosure
3 posts
Bishop's Wood (Truro) Hillfort
1 post
Black Barrow Round Barrow(s)
6 posts
Black Head Cliff Fort
4 posts
Black Tor Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork
6 posts
Black Tor Cairns Cairn(s)
58 posts
The Blind Fiddler Standing Stone / Menhir
11 posts
Bodrifty Barrows Round Barrow(s)
25 posts
Bodrifty Iron Age Settlement Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork
2 posts
Bogee Barrow A Round Barrow(s)
4 posts
Bogee Barrow B Round Barrow(s)
1 post
Bogee Farm Round Barrow(s)
66 posts
Boleigh Fogou
9 posts
Bolster Bank Dyke
27 posts
Boscawen-Ros Standing Stones
168 posts
Boscawen-Un Stone Circle
15 posts
Boscawen-Un hedge Standing Stone / Menhir
15 posts
Boscawen Menhir Standing Stone / Menhir
21 posts
Boscregan Cairn(s)
32 posts
Bosigran Cliff Cliff Fort
Bosigran Settlement Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork
42 posts
Bosiliack Barrow Round Barrow(s)
34 posts
Boskednan Cairn Cairn(s)
17 posts
Boskednan Southern Cairn Kerbed Cairn
1 post
Boskenwyn Down Round Barrow(s)
52 posts
Bosporthennis 'Beehive Hut' Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork
21 posts
Bosporthennis Quoit Dolmen / Quoit / Cromlech
20 posts
Bosullow Trehyllys Courtyard House Settlement Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork
11 posts
Bosvenning Common Round Barrow(s)
35 posts
Boswens Croft Standing Stone / Menhir
2 posts
Bosworlas Lehau Natural Rock Feature
2 posts
Botallack Stone Circle (Destroyed)
18 posts
Botrea Barrows Barrow / Cairn Cemetery
4 posts
Bowda Stone Circle Stone Circle (Destroyed)
8 posts
The Bowl Rock Natural Rock Feature
39 posts
Brane Entrance Grave
10 posts
Brane Long Barrow Long Barrow
18 posts
Bray Down Cairn(s)
1 post
Brea Hill Round Barrow(s)
11 posts
Brown Gelly Cairns Cairn(s)
33 posts
Brown Willy Cairns Cairn(s)
2 posts
Brown Willy Settlement Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork
4 posts
Buckabarrows Barrow / Cairn Cemetery
4 posts
Bunnings Park Earthworks Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork
13 posts
Burras Menhir Standing Stone / Menhir
7 posts
Bury Castle Hillfort
9 posts
Bury Down Hillfort
20 posts
Buttern Hill Cairn(s)
2 posts
Buttern Hill NW Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork
2 posts
Cadson Bury Hillfort
27 posts
Caer Bran Hillfort
6 posts
Caer Dane Enclosure
3 posts
Caer Keif Enclosure
1 post
Caer Vallack Enclosure
1 post
Callestick Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork
1 post
Callestick Vean Round Barrow(s)
1 post
Calvadnack Settlement Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork
6 posts
Camel Rock Natural Rock Feature
16 posts
Cape Cornwall Cliff Fort (Destroyed)
21 posts
Caradon Hill (northern group) Barrow / Cairn Cemetery
23 posts
Caradon Hill (southern group) Barrow / Cairn Cemetery
3 posts
Carbeans Rocks Luxulyan Natural Rock Feature
9 posts
Carbis Bay Longstone Standing Stone / Menhir
10 posts
Carburrow Tor Cairn(s)
5 posts
Cardinham Moor Round Barrow(s)
8 posts
Carey Tor Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork
20 posts
Carfury Standing Stone / Menhir
3 posts
Carland Cross Burrows Barrow / Cairn Cemetery
2 posts
Carneglos Stone Row Stone Row / Alignment
11 posts
Carne Beacon Round Barrow(s)
1 post
Carne Cist Cist
7 posts
Carnmenellis Cairn(s)
9 posts
Carnsew Hillfort
6 posts
Carn Bean barrow Round Barrow(s)
33 posts
Carn Brea Tor enclosure
142 posts
Carn Euny Fogou & Village Fogou
30 posts
Carn Galva Tor enclosure
82 posts
Carn Gluze Chambered Cairn
20 posts
Carn Kenidjack Natural Rock Feature
21 posts
Carn Les Boel Cliff Fort
2 posts
Carvossa Enclosure Enclosure
60 posts
Carwynnen Quoit Dolmen / Quoit / Cromlech
9 posts
Casehill Cairn Kerbed Cairn
9 posts
Castallack Cup Marked Stone
8 posts
Castallack Carn Standing Stone / Menhir
8 posts
Castallack Round Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork
7 posts
Castilly Henge Henge
29 posts
Castle-an-Dinas (Nancledra) Hillfort
35 posts
Castle-an-Dinas (St. Columb) Hillfort
8 posts
Castlewich Henge Henge
4 posts
Castle Canyke Hillfort
11 posts
Castle Dore Hillfort
1 post
Castle Goff Hillfort
2 posts
Castle Gotha Settlement Enclosure
Castle Kayle Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork
28 posts
Castle Pencaire Hillfort
13 posts
Catshole Downs Long Cairn
7 posts
Catshole Tor Cairn Cairn(s)
11 posts
Catshole Tor Quoit Chambered Tomb
8 posts
Catshole Tor Settlement Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork
4 posts
Changwens Menhir Standing Stone / Menhir
54 posts
Chapel Carn Brea Entrance Grave
15 posts
Chapel Carn Brea long cairn Long Cairn
13 posts
Chapel Carn Brea North Cairn(s)
57 posts
The Cheesewring Rocky Outcrop
2 posts
Cheesewring settlement Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork
2 posts
Chûn Round Barrow(s)
113 posts
Chûn Quoit Dolmen / Quoit / Cromlech
9 posts
Choone Holed Stone
51 posts
Chun Castle Hillfort
13 posts
Chyenhal Standing Stone / Menhir
Chy-Gwidden Round Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork
11 posts
Chynhalls Point Cliff Fort
15 posts
Chypraze Round Barrow(s)
87 posts
Chysauster Village Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork
15 posts
Clitters Cairn Cairn(s)
5 posts
Codda Downs Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork
2 posts
Colquite Menhir Standing Stone / Menhir
17 posts
Colvannick Tor Stone Row Stone Row / Alignment
11 posts
Condolden Barrow Round Barrow(s)
Connor Downs Round Barrow(s)
12 posts
Conquer Downs Cairn(s)
10 posts
Constantine Church stone Christianised Site
5 posts
Corner Quoit Natural Rock Feature
3 posts
Council Barrow Round Barrow(s)
35 posts
Craddock Moor cairn cemetery Barrow / Cairn Cemetery
35 posts
Craddock Moor Circle Stone Circle
4 posts
Craddock Moor Embanked Avenue Cairn(s)
4 posts
Craddock Moor settlement Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork
12 posts
Craddock Moor Stone Row Stone Row / Alignment
4 posts
Craddock Moor Stone Setting Stone Setting
17 posts
Crane Castle Cliff Fort
Crankan courtyard settlement Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork
Crasken Round Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork
12 posts
Creeg Tol Natural Rock Feature
2 posts
Cregou Barrow Round Barrow(s)
Crofto Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork
11 posts
Crousa Common Menhirs Standing Stone / Menhir
1 post
Crowan Beacon Cairn(s)
2 posts
Crowdy Reservoir Barrow Round Barrow(s)
5 posts
Crowpound Enclosure
4 posts
Crowpound Menhir Standing Stone / Menhir
10 posts
Cubert Common Burrow Round Barrow(s)
5 posts
Cubert Round Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork
2 posts
Cudden Point Rocky Outcrop
1 post
Deep Tye Farm Henge
15 posts
Delford Bridge Menhir Standing Stone / Menhir
7 posts
Devil's Jump Natural Rock Feature
11 posts
Devil's Quoit Dolmen / Quoit / Cromlech
3 posts
Dinas Head Kerbed Cairn
2 posts
Dingerein Castle Hillfort
13 posts
Dinnever Hill kerbed cairn Kerbed Cairn
5 posts
Dodman Point Cliff Fort
14 posts
Dozmary Pool Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork
2 posts
Draynes Common Cairns Cairn(s)
47 posts
Drift Stones Standing Stones
Drym Round Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork
29 posts
Dry Tree Menhir Standing Stone / Menhir
110 posts
Duloe Stone Circle
2 posts
Dupath Rounds Enclosure
8 posts
East Moor Cairn Cairn(s)
4 posts
East Moor Enclosure Enclosure
3 posts
East Moor Menhir Standing Stone / Menhir
6 posts
East Moor Menhirs (western area) Standing Stones
7 posts
East Moor Ring Cairn Ring Cairn
17 posts
East Moor Stone Row Stone Row / Alignment
7 posts
Eathorne Menhir Standing Stone / Menhir
4 posts
Elephant Rock (Hendra Downs) Natural Rock Feature
23 posts
Emblance Downs Stone Circle
1 post
Ennis Farm Standing Stone / Menhir
11 posts
Escalls Cliff Round Cairn
23 posts
Essa Standing Stones Standing Stones
10 posts
Faugan Round Hillfort
53 posts
Fernacre Stone Circle
5 posts
Foage Round Barrow(s)
6 posts
Four Burrows Barrow / Cairn Cemetery
4 posts
Four Lanes barrows Round Barrow(s)
10 posts
The Four Parish Stone Natural Rock Feature
4 posts
Fox Cove Round Barrow(s)
5 posts
Fox Tor Stone Row / Alignment
1 post
Froxton Wood Castle Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork
8 posts
Gannel Rock Markings Natural Rock Feature
Garland Round Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork
4 posts
Garrow Tor settlements Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork
1 post
Gear Enclosure
Gear Round Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork
2 posts
The Giant's Grave (Morvah) Natural Rock Feature
7 posts
Giants Quoits Natural Rock Feature
11 posts
Giant's Rock Rocking Stone
8 posts
Godolphin Hill Enclosure
20 posts
Godrevy Barrow Round Barrow(s)
4 posts
Golden Hillfort Hillfort
10 posts
Goldherring Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork
20 posts
Goodaver Stone Circle
16 posts
Goonhilly Down Cairn(s)
11 posts
Greenbarrow Round Barrow(s)
10 posts
Greenbarrow Downs Cairns Cairn(s)
9 posts
Griffin's Point Cliff Fort
44 posts
Gun Rith Menhir Standing Stone / Menhir
41 posts
Gurnard's Head Cliff Fort
16 posts
Gwallon Menhir Standing Stone / Menhir
2 posts
Hailglower Farm Round Cairn
53 posts
Halliggye Fogou Fogou
2 posts
Hall Rings Hillfort
5 posts
Halzephron Cliff Round Barrow(s)
12 posts
Hangman's Barrow Cairn(s)
4 posts
Hannibal's Carn Natural Rock Feature
5 posts
Harlyn Bay
5 posts
Hawk's Tor Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork
2 posts
Headon Barrow Round Barrow(s)
20 posts
Helman Tor Natural Rock Feature
4 posts
Helman Tor Enclosure Tor enclosure
7 posts
Helman Tor Menhir Standing Stone / Menhir
7 posts
Helsbury Castle Hillfort
13 posts
Hendraburnick Quoit Dolmen / Quoit / Cromlech
1 post
Hendra Farm Barrow / Cairn Cemetery
12 posts
Hensbarrow Round Barrow(s)
3 posts
Hervan Menhir Standing Stone / Menhir
8 posts
Higher Boden Fogou Fogou
1 post
Higher Boden Roundhouse Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork
3 posts
Higher Bodinnar Fogou Fogou (Destroyed)
5 posts
Higher Botallack Round Barrow(s)
2 posts
Higher Downs Round Barrow(s)
2 posts
Higher Longbeak Barrow Round Barrow(s)
2 posts
Higher Spargo Standing Stone / Menhir
1 post
Higher Tregolls Round Barrow(s)
1 post
Higher Trevibban Round Barrow(s)
4 posts
High Cove Round Barrow(s)
4 posts
High Moor cairns Cairn(s)
3 posts
Hilton Wood Castle Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork
2 posts
Hingston Down Barrow / Cairn Cemetery
1 post
Hingston Down East Round Barrow(s)
3 posts
The Hood Enclosure
11 posts
Hudder Down Round Barrow(s)
186 posts
The Hurlers Stone Circle
4 posts
Kelly Rounds Hillfort
9 posts
The Kelseys Round Barrow(s)
12 posts
Kelsey Head Cliff Castle Cliff Fort
8 posts
Kemyel Standing Stone / Menhir
12 posts
Kenidjack Cairn Circle Cairn circle
33 posts
1 site
Kenidjack Castle Cliff Fort
16 posts
Kerris Standing Stone / Menhir
3 posts
Kerrow Standing Stone / Menhir
3 posts
Kerrow Bosullow Standing Stone / Menhir
5 posts
Kerrow Downs Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork
7 posts
Kilmar Quoit Dolmen / Quoit / Cromlech
8 posts
Kilmar Tor Rocky Outcrop
58 posts
King Arthur's Hall Stone Setting
4 posts
King Arthur's Quoit Dolmen / Quoit / Cromlech
1 post
King Arthur's Stone Standing Stone / Menhir
3 posts
Kit Hill
10 posts
Kynance Gate Settlement Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork
3 posts
Lady Down (St Breward) Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork
18 posts
Langstone Downs Cairns Cairn(s)
4 posts
Langstone Downs settlement Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork
10 posts
Langstone Downs (Withey Brook) Round Cairn
1 post
Langstone Down Menhir Standing Stone / Menhir
12 posts
Lankidden Cliff Fort
7 posts
Lanyon Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork
130 posts
Lanyon Quoit Dolmen / Quoit / Cromlech
2 posts
Largin Castle Hillfort
31 posts
Leaze Stone Circle
9 posts
Leaze Cist Cist
14 posts
Lescudjack Castle Hillfort
23 posts
Lesingey Round Hillfort
8 posts
Leskernick Cist Cist
20 posts
Leskernick Hill Propped stone
18 posts
Leskernick North Circle Stone Circle
12 posts
Leskernick settlement Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork
21 posts
Leskernick South Circle Stone Circle
13 posts
Leskernick Stone Row Stone Row / Alignment
27 posts
Lesquite Quoit Dolmen / Quoit / Cromlech
6 posts
Letcha Kerbed Cairn
4 posts
Letter Moor
8 posts
Ligger Point Round Barrow(s)
2 posts
Little Brea Round Barrow(s) (Destroyed)
9 posts
Little Dennis Promontory Fort
5 posts
Little Galva Ring Cairn
Little Kistles Kerbed Cairn
1 post
Little Regarded Farm Round Barrow(s)
5 posts
Longstone (St Mabyn) Standing Stone / Menhir
14 posts
The Long Stone Standing Stone / Menhir
4 posts
Louden Long Cairn
20 posts
Louden Hill Cairn(s)
2 posts
Louden hill Logan stone Natural Rock Feature
3 posts
Louden menhir Standing Stone / Menhir
32 posts
Louden Stone Circle Stone Circle
19 posts
Lower Boscaswell Fogou Fogou
2 posts
Lower Helland Down Enclosure
2 posts
Lower Longbeak Barrow Round Barrow(s)
7 posts
Lowland Point Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork
18 posts
Luxulyan Arse Stones Natural Rock Feature
1 post
Mabel Barrow Barrow / Cairn Cemetery
13 posts
Mabe Church Standing Stone / Menhir
38 posts
Maen Castle Cliff Fort
7 posts
Magi Stone Standing Stone / Menhir
19 posts
Manor Common Round Barrow(s)
27 posts
Mayon Cliff Cairn(s)
2 posts
Melancoose Round Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork
131 posts
Men-An-Tol Holed Stone
8 posts
Menear Longstone Standing Stone / Menhir
12 posts
Menevagar Longstone Standing Stone / Menhir
11 posts
Men Amber Natural Rock Feature
46 posts
Men Gurta Standing Stone / Menhir
1 post
Merlin's Rock and the Mousehole Natural Rock Feature
154 posts
The Merry Maidens Stone Circle
12 posts
Minions Mound Barrow / Cairn Cemetery
1 post
Mitchell Farm Barrow / Cairn Cemetery
17 posts
Moorgate Menhir Standing Stone / Menhir
2 posts
Mount Edgcumbe Barrow Barrow / Cairn Cemetery
15 posts
Mulfra courtyard houses Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork
4 posts
Mulfra Hill Standing Stone / Menhir
21 posts
Mulfra Hill round barrows Round Barrow(s)
93 posts
Mulfra Quoit Dolmen / Quoit / Cromlech
6 posts
Mullion Towans Barrow / Cairn Cemetery
5 posts
Mutton Down Menhir Standing Stone / Menhir
2 posts
Nance Hillfort
Nanjulian Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork
3 posts
Newel Tor hut circles Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork
65 posts
The Nine Maidens Stone Row / Alignment
137 posts
Nine Maidens of Boskednan Stone Circle
36 posts
Nine Maidens (Troon) Stone Circle
41 posts
Nine Stones of Altarnun Stone Circle
Numphra Kerbed Cairn
2 posts
Pabyer Point Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork
2 posts
Paderbury Top Enclosure
17 posts
Park Head cemetery Barrow / Cairn Cemetery
7 posts
Park Head fort Cliff Fort
12 posts
Pawton Gate Round Barrow(s)
35 posts
Pawton Quoit Dolmen / Quoit / Cromlech
19 posts
Pawton Springs Barrow / Cairn Cemetery
10 posts
Pelynt Round Barrow Cemetery Barrow / Cairn Cemetery
6 posts
Pencarrow Rings Hillfort
35 posts
Pendeen Vau Fogou
1 post
Pendown Round Barrow(s)
14 posts
Penhale Point Cliff Castle Cliff Fort
3 posts
Penhargard Castle Hillfort
19 posts
Pennance Entrance Grave
1 post
Pennatillie Round Barrow(s)
13 posts
Pentire Point East Round Barrow(s)
92 posts
The Pipers (Boleigh) Standing Stones
36 posts
The Pipers (St Cleer) Standing Stones
15 posts
Piran's Round Hillfort
3 posts
Poldowrian Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork
1 post
Polgoda Stone Row Stone Row / Alignment
20 posts
Pordenack Point Round Barrow(s)
33 posts
Portheras Common Barrow Round Cairn
20 posts
Porthmeor Standing Stone / Menhir
Porthmeor Roundhouses Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork
19 posts
Porthmeor (Treen Common) Stone Circle
4 posts
Pridden Standing Stone / Menhir
4 posts
Prideaux Hillfort Hillfort
1 post
Prince Parc Round Barrow(s)
8 posts
Prospidnick Longstone Standing Stone / Menhir
9 posts
Pyramid Stone Natural Rock Feature
3 posts
Rame Head Cliff Fort
9 posts
Redcliff Castle Cliff Fort
7 posts
Redhouse Standing Stones
5 posts
Ridge Cairn(s)
7 posts
The Rill Cairn(s)
35 posts
Rillaton Barrow Round Barrow(s)
7 posts
Rillaton N Cairn Cairn(s)
36 posts
Roche Rock Natural Rock Feature
1 post
Rosehill Farm Round Barrow(s)
1 post
Rosemorran Fogou Fogou
17 posts
Rosenannon Downs Barrow / Cairn Cemetery
6 posts
Rosenannon Downs W Barrow / Cairn Cemetery
9 posts
Rosewall Hill Cairn(s)
Roskruge Beacon Round Barrow(s)
16 posts
Roughtor Moors Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork
12 posts
Roughtor North Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork
3 posts
Roughtor NW Standing Stone / Menhir
5 posts
Roughtor NW cemetery Barrow / Cairn Cemetery
47 posts
Rough Tor Rocky Outcrop
9 posts
Rough Tor long cairn Long Cairn
2 posts
Round Wood Promontory Fort
4 posts
Rowan Cove Round Barrow(s)
8 posts
The Rumps Cliff Fort
3 posts
Rushyford Gate Cairn(s)
6 posts
Saint's Way Logan Stone Natural Rock Feature
32 posts
Sancreed Beacon Cairn(s)
5 posts
Sennen Standing Stone / Menhir
5 posts
Sharpitor Cist Cist
2 posts
Sharptor field system Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork
6 posts
Sheffield Menhir Standing Stone / Menhir
39 posts
Showery Tor Ring Cairn
10 posts
Showery Tor Downs Cairn Cairn(s)
2 posts
Showery Tor Downs Menhir Standing Stone / Menhir
9 posts
Sibleyback Menhir Standing Stone / Menhir
9 posts
Slaughter Bridge Stone Standing Stone / Menhir
2 posts
Smith's Cairn Platform Cairn
15 posts
Sperris Croft Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork
27 posts
Sperris Quoit Burial Chamber
6 posts
Spettigue Menhir Standing Stone / Menhir
1 post
Stamford Hill Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork
72 posts
Stannon Stone Circle
8 posts
Starapark Barrows Barrow / Cairn Cemetery
5 posts
Stithians Cupmarked Stones Cup Marked Stone
5 posts
Stithians Menhir Standing Stone / Menhir
39 posts
Stowe's Pound Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork
72 posts
Stripple Stones Circle henge
28 posts
St. Agnes Beacon Cairn(s)
19 posts
St Breock Beacon Kistvaen Dolmen / Quoit / Cromlech
24 posts
St Breock Downs Menhir Standing Stone / Menhir
21 posts
St Breock Downs North Barrows Barrow / Cairn Cemetery
9 posts
St Breock Wind Farm Barrow Round Barrow(s)
8 posts
St Dennis Hillfort
St Erth Round Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork
14 posts
St. Eval Airfield Stone Standing Stone / Menhir
14 posts
St. Eval Church Stones Stone Circle
St Keverne Beacon Chambered Cairn
14 posts
St. Levan's Stone Standing Stone / Menhir
5 posts
St. Materiana Church Yard Standing Stone / Menhir
27 posts
St. Michael's Mount Natural Rock Feature
3 posts
Table Mên Natural Rock Feature
1 post
Taphouse Barrows Barrow / Cairn Cemetery
6 posts
Tehidy Round Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork
1 post
Ten Acre Settlement Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork
24 posts
Three Brothers of Grugith Cist
2 posts
Three Burrows Round Barrow(s)
2 posts
Tich Barrow Round Barrow(s)
2 posts
The Tinners Way Ancient Trackway
18 posts
Tintagel Cliff Fort
14 posts
Tolborough Tor Cairn Cairn(s)
4 posts
Tolborough Tor Menhir Standing Stone / Menhir
5 posts
Tolborough Tor Stone Row Stone Row / Alignment
2 posts
Tolbrough Downs small cairn Cairn(s)
10 posts
Toldavas Standing Stone / Menhir
9 posts
Tolmen Stone (Constantine) Natural Rock Feature (Destroyed)
27 posts
Tolvan Holed Stone Holed Stone
6 posts
Tom Thumb Rock Natural Rock Feature
9 posts
Tonkins Downs Kerbed Cairn
3 posts
Traboe Round Barrow(s)
4 posts
Trebinnick Mound Cairn(s)
2 posts
Trebowland Round Hillfort
5 posts
Treburrick Menhir Standing Stone / Menhir
20 posts
Tredinney Barrow Cairn(s)
32 posts
Treen Entrance Graves Entrance Grave
4 posts
Tregarrick Tor Menhir Standing Stone / Menhir
1 post
Tregeare Camp Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork
2 posts
Tregeare Rounds Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork
Tregear Round Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork
123 posts
Tregeseal Stone Circle
12 posts
Tregeseal Entrance Grave Entrance Grave
58 posts
Tregeseal Holed Stones Holed Stone
75 posts
Tregiffian Entrance Grave
17 posts
Tregiffian Vean Chambered Tomb
5 posts
Tregingey Round Hillfort
11 posts
Tregonning Hill Kerbed Cairn
1 post
Tregoss Moor Round Barrow(s)
7 posts
Trehudreth Downs Cairn Cairn(s)
7 posts
Trehudreth Downs Cairn Cairn(s)
8 posts
Trehudreth Downs Menhir Standing Stone / Menhir
15 posts
Trehudreth Downs Stone Row Stone Row / Alignment
4 posts
Trehudreth Downs Stone Setting Stone Setting
7 posts
Trehudreth Downs Stone Setting / Row Stone Setting
16 posts
Trelew Menhir Standing Stone / Menhir
9 posts
Treligga Common Barrow / Cairn Cemetery
9 posts
Tremayne Standing Stone / Menhir
13 posts
Tremenhere Menhir Standing Stone / Menhir
56 posts
Trencrom Hill Hillfort
21 posts
Trendrine Hill Round Barrow(s)
1 post
Treninnow Stone Monument Dolmen / Quoit / Cromlech (Destroyed)
44 posts
Treryn Dinas Cliff Fort
1 post
Tresawsen Round Barrow(s)
13 posts
Tresvennack Pillar Standing Stone / Menhir
23 posts
Treswallock Downs Cairn(s)
130 posts
Trethevy Quoit Dolmen / Quoit / Cromlech
5 posts
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Cuby Stone Standing Stone / Menhir
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The Fairy Well Sacred Well
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Long Tom Christianised Site
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Madron Holy Well Sacred Well
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Mayon Standing Stone Standing Stone / Menhir
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Men Scryfa Standing Stone / Menhir
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Rocky Valley Rock Carvings Carving
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Rosemorran Standing Stone / Menhir
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Sancreed Holy Well Sacred Well
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St Euny's Well Sacred Well
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News

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Ancient findings in Cornwall uncovered during A30 road upgrade.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cornwall-68107178
The Eternal Posted by The Eternal
27th January 2024ce

Tregonning Hill, with Iron Age Hillfort and Bronze Age Barrows, up for Sale for £150,000.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cornwall-66292887
The Eternal Posted by The Eternal
25th July 2023ce

Barrow discovered near Looe


An Archaeologist at The Australian National University (ANU) has discovered a prehistoric Bronze-Age barrow, or burial mound, on a hill in Cornwall and is about to start excavating the untouched site which overlooks the English Channel... continues...
thesweetcheat Posted by thesweetcheat
30th March 2018ce

Ancient stone monuments may have been used for Mysterious moonlit ceremonies, say archaeologists


http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/2017/07/07/ancient-stone-monuments-may-have-used-mysterious-moonlit-ceremonies/


The rationale for the headline produces some wonderful one liners ... continues...
tiompan Posted by tiompan
9th July 2017ce
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Cornwall was scene of prehistoric gold rush, says new research


David Keys in the Independent article....


New archaeological research is revealing that south-west Britain was the scene of a prehistoric gold rush.

A detailed analysis of some of Western Europe’s most beautiful gold artefacts suggests that Cornwall was a miniature Klondyke in the Early Bronze Age... continues...
moss Posted by moss
5th June 2015ce
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Mesolithic objects found during Land's End excavation


BBC News, 25 May 2014

More than 60 objects have been unearthed by archaeologists during an excavation at Land's End in Cornwall.

The excavation was prompted after wild rabbits uncovered flint scrapers and arrowheads while burrowing, managers of the attraction said... continues...
thesweetcheat Posted by thesweetcheat
26th May 2014ce

Truro experts uncover '6000-year-old' causeway


"Remains of a prehistoric enclosure have been discovered by archaeologists in Truro, Cornwall.

It is understood the enclosure was built during the early Neolithic period (3800 BC to 3600 BC).

Archaeologists say it was built at the same time as Carn Brea, a tor enclosure near Redruth... continues...
ocifant Posted by ocifant
1st November 2012ce
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Bogged down in history


Peat bogs reveal only sporadic exploitation of South-west England's tin deposits in the Bronze Age, suggesting only limited tin mining and bronze production in the area at that time... continues...
baza Posted by baza
5th July 2012ce
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Cornish Bronze Age boat project

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-17775009

Dumbed down TV article about project to build a replica Bronze Age boat the the National maritime Museum at Falmouth where you can also see the Nebra Sky Disc.
Mr Hamhead Posted by Mr Hamhead
22nd April 2012ce

English Heritage not good for Cornwall's heritage


A Penzance archaeologist and historian has joined with Cornish MP George Eustice in calling for 'English' Heritage to be replaced, in Cornwall, with a locally based body... continues...
baza Posted by baza
30th October 2011ce
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Ancient site set for excavation


Not sure where this site is, except that it is near Lanyon.....

A glimpse into Cornish life 3,500 years ago is on offer next weekend as an archaeological investigation is carried out at one of the county's most important heritage sites... continues...
moss Posted by moss
3rd September 2011ce
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New Books

http://www.cornisharchaeology.org.uk/index_htm_files/Rough%20ground%20volumes%20-%20flyer.pdf

Two new books are to be released this month by the Cornwall Historic Enviroment team. One looks at the landscape and archaeology of the West Penwith moors whilst the other may raise a few eyebrows here..its about managing the landscape in the far west. Cows and stones...do they mix?
Mr Hamhead Posted by Mr Hamhead
3rd May 2011ce
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Hut circle revealed at Lanlivery


From Cornish Guardian 3/2/2010:

A Bronze Age hut circle near Lanlivery, on Helman Tor (Cornwall, England), has been revealed by conservationists... continues...
thesweetcheat Posted by thesweetcheat
16th February 2010ce
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Penwith Moors cattle and fencing


Barbed wire fencing is being erected across West Penwith (around Tregeseal and Nine Maidens/Lanyon areas in particular) with a view to introducing more cattle to areas where prehistoric sites stand.

See the following links:

http://www.stonepages... continues...
thesweetcheat Posted by thesweetcheat
27th January 2009ce
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Axe heads kept at Cornwall museum


A collection of rare Bronze Age axe heads discovered in Cornwall has gone on display in Truro after a campaign to keep the relics in the county.

The 3,000-year-old artifacts were found in perfect condition, buried in a clay pot at Mylor near Falmouth during a search using metal detectors... continues...
Mr Hamhead Posted by Mr Hamhead
27th January 2009ce

Cist uncovered at North Cornwall beauty spot


Heard about this on local radio...not sure how accessible it is to the general public.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/cornwall/content/articles/2008/08/07/marinewatch_hs_coastalerosion_feature... continues...
Mr Hamhead Posted by Mr Hamhead
15th August 2008ce
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Protection in West Penwith


My latest issue of the Cornwall Archeological Societys newsletter has a nice feature on the work of the Cornish Ancient Sites Protection Network. http://www.cornishancientsites.com/index... continues...
Mr Hamhead Posted by Mr Hamhead
3rd February 2007ce
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Stone age discovery in roadworks


From:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/cornwall/4219956.stm

Archaeologists face a race against time after the discovery of what are believed to be the remains of a stone age settlement on the A30 in Cornwall... continues...
Pilgrim Posted by Pilgrim
7th September 2005ce
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College playing field surrenders its Iron Age treasures


From the Western Morning News, Tuesday June 7th:

The playing fields of Truro College have been excavated to reveal two Iron Age settlements. Finds include fragments of South Western decorated ware dating from 200 - 100 BCE and a "La Tene" Celtic brooch of similar age:

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Pilgrim Posted by Pilgrim
7th June 2005ce
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Dig Reveals Story of Prehistoric Cornish


09:30 - 14 October 2004

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Posted by phil
15th October 2004ce
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Cornish Barrow was not sold


Extracts from the full article at www.thisiscornwall.co... continues...
Posted by cookieneil
27th September 2003ce
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Cornish Barrow To Go For Auction

http://observer.guardian.co.uk/cash/story/0,6903,1032434,00.html

Budding archaeologists and historians will get a chance to bid for their own slice of ancient history next month, when one of the biggest Bronze Age barrows in Cornwall is put up for auction.
Posted by BrigantesNation
1st September 2003ce
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YOUNG ARCHAEOLOGISTS DISCOVER NEW SITES


YOUNG ARCHAEOLOGISTS DISCOVER NEW SITES

A group of young people on an archaeological holiday in Cornwall with the Young Archaeologists' Club (YAC)(1) have discovered two previously unrecorded oblong, grave-shaped stone mounds (2) on Minions Moor, part of Bodmin Moor... continues...
Posted by BrigantesNation
23rd August 2003ce
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Latest news on 'Cornish barrow for sale’


Following my enquiry about the ‘Cornish barrow for sale’, I had a pleasant surprise yesterday. A fax from Nic Potter (the present owner)... continues...
pure joy Posted by pure joy
2nd August 2003ce
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More details for prospective burial chamber buyers


From Western Morning News
http://www.thisisdevon.co.uk/displayNode... continues...
Rhiannon Posted by Rhiannon
27th June 2003ce
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Burial chamber for sale


http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/cornwall/3010974.stm

One of the biggest Bronze Age burial chambers in Cornwall has been put on the market for £150,000... continues...
Rhiannon Posted by Rhiannon
23rd June 2003ce
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The village herbalists and rural advisers have not entirely fallen into disrepute. Many are the remedies, some no doubt beneficial, recommended by them. The use of some, however, are equivocal. Thus rheumatism is attempted to be cured by a "boiled thunderbolt;" in other words, a boiled celt, supposed to be a thunderbolt. This is boiled for hours, and the water then dispensed to rheumatic patients. I know not whether it be a libel that one old woman, who employed this remedy, used to express her astonishment that, keep the saucepan on the fire as long as she would, none of the celt would ever boil away.
J O Halliwell-Phillipps reporting in Rambles in Western Cornwall by the Footsteps of the Giants (1861).
Rhiannon Posted by Rhiannon
8th August 2013ce
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.. the celebrated stone circle called the Dawns Men, the Dance Stones, or, popularly, the Merry Maidens. This is a very perfect circle of nineteen stones which average about three feet and a-half in height above the ground, the circle itself being nearly seventy feet in diameter.

There are various country traditions which account for the existence of these stones. Some say that they were maidens who were transformed into stones for dancing on the Lord's Day. Others assert that a man is buried under each stone. All, however, agree that the stones are placed there by supernatural agency, and that it is impossible to remove them.

An old man at Boleigh, who informed us that a farmer, having removed two or three of the stones on one occasion, was astonished to see them in their old places the next morning, was evidently displeased at the account being inconsiderately received with a smile of incredulity.

Another story respecting them is, that an attempt to drag them out of their places, although a vast horse or oxen power was engaged, utterly failed, and that the cattle employed in the task fell down, and shortly after died.

[...]

The Dawns Men were no doubt so called by the country people because the stones are placed in the order in which persons arranged themselves for an ancient dance, termed Trematheeves, which continued in vogue in Cornwall as late as the last century. Hence also probably originated the legend above mentioned; although it is to be observed that similar tales are current elsewhere to account for such-like circles of stones in Wales and other countries.
From Rambles in Western Cornwall by the Footsteps of the Giants by J O Halliwell-Phillipps (1861).
Rhiannon Posted by Rhiannon
7th August 2013ce
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There is a tradition respecting the large top of a cromlech, in Cornwall, that was removed to a brook at a distance, and converted into a bridge; it is said that this stone possessed the power of speech, and answered questions put to it, until on a certain time, it cracked in an effort to speak, and has been silent ever since. This vague tradition must have originated in the oracular use made of the cromlech from whence the stone was taken.
Vague indeed. Unless someone can enlighten us..

From p279 of The Graphic and Historical Illustrator
Edward Wedlake Brayley (1834) - which can be perused on Google Books.
Rhiannon Posted by Rhiannon
24th January 2008ce
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GARRACK ZANS - VILLAGE RITUAL STONES

Whilst scouring my lil' collection of Cornish literature for any interesting references to visits, folklore &c, I found the following in William Bottrell's "Traditions and Hearthside Stories of West Cornwall (2nd series)". referencing a tradition of meeting stones, known as Garrack Zans: it doesn't have any proveable prehistory but looks damn likely to be a really late survivor of megalithic tradition, and thus very much of interest; brackets are mine.

"Within the memory of many persons now living, there was to be seen, in the town-places of many western villages, an unhewn table like stone called the Garrack Zans. This stone was the usual meeting place of the villagers, and regarded by them as public property. Old residents in Escols (Escalls, near Sennen) have often told me of one which stood near the centre of that hamlet on an open space...(this) they described as nearly round, about three feet high, and nine in diameter, with a level top. A bonfire was made on it and danced around at Mid-summer. When petty offences were committed by unknown persons, those who wished to prove their innocence, and to discover the guilty, were accustomed to light a furse-fire on the Garrick Zans: each person who assisted took a stick of fire from the pile, and those could extinguish the fire in their sticks, by spitting on them, were deemed innocent; if the injured handed a fire-stick to any persons, who failed to do so, they were declared guilty.
Most evening young persons, linked hand in hand, danced around the Garrack Zans, and many old folks passed around it nine times daily from some notion that it was lucky and good against withcraft.
The stone now known as Table-men was called the Garrack Zans by old people of Sennen.
If our traditions may be relied on, there was also in Treen a large one, around which a market was held in days of yore...
There was a Garrack Zans in Sowah (Ardensawah near St.Buryan) only a few years since, and one may still be seen in Roskestal, St. Levan.
Nothing seems to be known respecting their original use; yet the significant name, and a belief - that it is unlucky to remove them, denote that they were once regarded as sacred objects."

Bottrell's work first appeared in 1873, from tales collected by him in the quarter century preceding; thus the Garrack Zans was a central feature up until at least about 1800.
Questions arising;
1 - the etymology of the name? (Obviously Careg, Carrick in the first instance - but Zans?)
2 - Is the Table-men still extant in Sennen? I would imagine it to be in Churchtown rather than Cove...and indeed that in Roskestal, a small farmstead?
chris s Posted by chris s
8th December 2007ce
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I own, I was thunderstruck* at the report of this singular instance of superstition, and suspended my belief of its existence till I was at length convinced by the testimony of my senses. The old lady, who possesses this miraculous thunderbolt, lives, at this moment, in the parish of St. Keverne, adjoining to Manaccan. She informed me that it was found, many years ago, at no great distance from her house, just after a thunderstorm, half buried in the ground, and was taken up hot and smoking; and that its virtue was accidentally discovered by one of the family, "who lost the rheumatism" merely by handling it. On asking her what was her method of applying her thunderbolt to her patients, her answer was, that "She boil'd 'en for about three hours, and gave the water to her patients, with directions to bathe the part affected; and that she had cured hundreds. - "Boil'd dunderbolt was a vine thing for the rheumatis," said an old man present. - - It is a perfect celt.
p28 of 'The Old English Gentleman: A Poem, by Mr. Polwhele' by Richard Polwhele, published 1797. Online at Google Books.

*yes very good.
And some further axehead folklore:
A celt (commonly called in this neighbourhood a thunderbolt) was some years ago found on [West Looe] Down. The common people believe these celts to be produced by thunder, and thrown down from the clouds; and that they shew what weather will ensue by changing their colour.
p32 of 'The Parochial History of Cornwall' by Davies Gilbert (v4) 1838. Also on Google Books.
Rhiannon Posted by Rhiannon
11th September 2007ce
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Miscellaneous

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A warning for TMA-ers!

From "Churches of West Cornwall with Notes on the Antiquities of the District" - J.T. Blight, from the preface to the second edition (published 1884 after Blight's death):

"By Mr. Blight's death Archaeology has lost not only an enthusiastic student, but a hard worker, and it is much to be feared that his too eager devotion to his favourite pursuit amidst his daily toil brought on the illness which had so sad a termination."

Don't say we haven't been warned.
thesweetcheat Posted by thesweetcheat
21st January 2009ce
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The Threat to Cornwall's Heritage by Elizabeth Dale


Cornwall is blessed with a long and fascinating history. Although visitors are often drawn to the county by the so called ‘Poldark effect’ many more are also seeking out our enigmatic prehistoric monuments. Elizabeth Dale investigates the hidden threat to this precious heritage.
moss Posted by moss
14th January 2018ce

Access to monuments


"A field guide to accessible sites
This is an online guide to accessible monuments in Cornwall, compiled by the Strategic Historic Environment Service of Cornwall Council. It is aimed at anyone with an interest in the countryside, heritage and culture of Cornwall, who wish to get out and experience the wealth of the county’s remarkable sites and monuments.

The range of monuments that can be visited in Cornwall encompass every period of history and prehistory, and reveals insights into changing patterns of agriculture and subsistence, ritual and religion, industry and transport – in short, all facets of human culture over a timespan exceeding 10,000 years.

New sites will be added periodically, so please check back in the future for any newly added sites. Any new additions will be highlighted as such on this page."
thesweetcheat Posted by thesweetcheat
8th February 2017ce

West Penwith; First and Last 14th May


moss Posted by moss
16th June 2014ce

YouTube - Cornwall Tourist Board


Mr.Hamhead doing a pretty cool job of advertising Bodmin Moor...
moss Posted by moss
3rd July 2013ce
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The Cornwall Heritage Trust


The new Cornwall Heritage Trust website is now up and running -

"Cornwall Heritage Trust was founded in 1985 to help preserve important sites in Cornwall and to protect and promote the Duchy’s rich heritage. We own or manage some of the most iconic and important historic places in Cornwall."
The Heritage Trust Posted by The Heritage Trust
15th April 2012ce
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Access to Monuments: Cornwall's Archaeological Heritage


Lovely clear interactive maps with links to more information on the Heritage Gateway.
Rhiannon Posted by Rhiannon
3rd June 2011ce

Save Penwith Moors


New website for the campaign group;
moss Posted by moss
8th May 2011ce
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Caradon Hill Area Heritage Project


Keeping us up to date on a funded project to, amongst other things, rediscover and preserve some of the archaeology around the Hurlers, Stowe's Hill etc.
Mr Hamhead Posted by Mr Hamhead
5th February 2011ce
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The Heritage Journal


Cornwall: West Penwith Wanderings (Part 1)

"If you ever find yourself in West Penwith (Cornwall) with 3 hours or so to spare, this walk should satisfy the Megalithic cravings of most people as it takes in half a dozen or more sites of different types."

Part 1 of a 3 part feature by AlanS.
Littlestone Posted by Littlestone
18th January 2011ce
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Cornish Ancient Sites Protection Network


The Cornish Ancient Sites Protection Network is a charitable partnership formed to look after the ancient sites and monuments of Cornwall.
They work closely with local communities and official organisations to protect and promote the ancient heritage landscape through research, education and outreach activities.
Chance Posted by Chance
5th July 2010ce

Cornwall Guide - Bodmin Moor Photos


Constantly growing collection of quality photos of Bodmin Moor with a focus on the numerous ancient sites
Cornwall Posted by Cornwall
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Cornwall Guide Photos


Extensive collection of photos including large section on historic / ancient sites around Cornwall
Cornwall Posted by Cornwall
12th April 2009ce
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Flying Through Cornwall's Past


Flyingpast.org is the culmination of a twelve year project mapping archaeological and historical sites visible on aerial photos in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. The project was commissioned and paid for by English Heritage and the mapping was carried out by the Historic Environment Service of Cornwall County Council. That's their words...my words...brilliant site!
Mr Hamhead Posted by Mr Hamhead
23rd January 2008ce

Cornwall Archaeological Society papers


Some interesting papers first published in 1986. They cover everything from the mesolithic to the neolithic in the county.
Mr Hamhead Posted by Mr Hamhead
16th August 2007ce
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Oliver's Cornwall


Pictures and thoughts from one mans travels around the county...lots that is relevant to TMA fans.
Mr Hamhead Posted by Mr Hamhead
16th May 2007ce
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Tony Howell photographs


Some nice pics of a few Cornish monuments and natural rock formations, including an infra red image of the Men-an-Tol
Hob Posted by Hob
5th November 2006ce
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Ancient Cornwall


William Copeland Borlase - Cornish Antiquities Viewed in the Light of Modern Research, 1880
Chris Bond Posted by Chris Bond
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Prehistory In Penwith


A nice comprehensive website covering all aspects of prehistory in Penwith
fitzcoraldo Posted by fitzcoraldo
31st March 2006ce
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Historical Illustrations of Ancient Cornwall


An absolutely wonderful website, packed full of ancient photographs and illustrations of the prehistoric monuments of Cornwall.
My current favourite is the 1860's photograph of Lanyon Quoit and a bloke in a stove pipe hat.
fitzcoraldo Posted by fitzcoraldo
31st March 2006ce
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Into Cornwall


Cornwall information resource with features including archaeological sites, towns and villages, interactive maps, places to stay and much much more.
Posted by Jane 3
8th March 2006ce
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The Leskernick Project


This beautiful website will make your brain ache and your heart leap - proper archaeology?
fitzcoraldo Posted by fitzcoraldo
1st March 2005ce
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Archaeological work at Scarcewater


Archaeologists from Cornwall County Council's Historic Environment Service are uncovering the early history of Scarcewater, near St.Stephen-in-Brannel, where work on a much needed tip for the china clay industry is to begin shortly.

read more...
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17th October 2004ce
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Cornwall's Arch Druid and His Stones


"I'm a Christian and a Druid"

Cornwall's Arch Druid Ed Prynn believes it's possible to be both a Christian and a Druid. He told BBC Cornwall what his faith means to him.

Ed Prynn's site

Cornwall has the reputation of being a magical, mystical and spiritual place. We went to see Arch Druid Ed Prynn to discuss the Merlin, angels and marrying for a year and day...

"Being the Arch Druid of Cornwall is a special, unusual job. I didn't get elected it fell out of the heavens for me."

The healing stone is a replica of the Men-an-tol holed stone.

Ed refuses to have his faith bound by other people's ideas: "I was born locked into both faiths - Christian and Druid.

"Being a Druid you are a free spirit. The door is open to explore all the magic - the angels, the little people, the ley lines. Druids can experiment with all the things which are forbidden by the Bible.

"I go to chapel but everything's from the one book. People ask me how can I be in both camps but spiritual camps are not like political or military camps. It's all about loving one another. It's all about trying to be one."

Prynn had his first mystic encounter at the age of 9 and became drawn by the power of standing stones.

He started to put the stones in his garden in 1982 and the last stone was put in 1999 to celebrate the total eclipse.

"The stones here have made new spiritual history. Thousands of people have touched the stones and left some of their magic aura. Being a Christian you are supposed to follow the teaching of the Bible.

"The stones are important because the energy gets drawn into them. You can feel this type of energy, you feel a bit wobbly on your feet."

"Cornwall is a special place - we're not like a big city, we have a different way of life completely. Cornwall has all these old stones, cultures and ways. The ways have never died out and the people around who know how to make the magic work."

The showpiece of Ed's stones is the Angel's runway: "The rocking stone provides a seal so that a spell would work. It's used for swearing in of priests and priestesses, healing, fertility - people even write their lottery tickets on it.

"The Rocking Stone has magic energy lines around it. The site can be magic or people can be magic. I believe both are here and that the Godly mystique has come to this place."

Ed is happy to accept visitors to his home in St Merryn to see the stones. You can't miss it...
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4th April 2004ce
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A page of Cornish links


Links to Cornish Stones Circles / Menhirs / Hillforts / and Earth mysteries etc.
Posted by phil
1st April 2002ce
Edited 11th August 2013ce

The Holy Wells of West Penwith, Cornwall


Site by Laurence Hunt.
West Penwith is justly famous for its prehistoric stone circles, quoits and standing stones. The area also has a large number of holy wells.
Posted by phil
18th December 2001ce
Edited 11th August 2013ce

Meyn Mamvro - Stones of our Motherland


MEYN MAMVRO is the magazine of ancient stones and sacred sites in Cornwall. It has been published regularly 3 times a year since 1986, and, taken together, all the editions contain a wealth of original material about the prehistory and ancient customs of Cornwall.

EARTH ENERGIES * ANCIENT STONES * SACRED SITES * PAGANISM * LEYPATHS
CORNISH PRE-HISTORY & CULTURE * MEGALITHIC MYSTERIES * LEGENDS & FOLKLORE
Posted by phil
3rd December 2001ce
Edited 11th August 2013ce

Cornwall Online


Loads of info on places to stay in Cornwall.
Holy McGrail Posted by Holy McGrail
13th November 2001ce
Edited 9th August 2013ce

Walkaboutwest


I am a tourist guide operating in the Bodmin Moor/ southeast Cornwall area. Don't let that put you off! I am also a big Cope fan and love nothing better than heading of accross the open moors in search of whatever is out there. You don't even have to come on one of my organised walks, just email me quoting the Modern Antiquarian and I will sort something out. I gotta walk.....
Mr Hamhead Posted by Mr Hamhead
5th November 2001ce
Edited 9th August 2013ce

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