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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... Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Posted by thesweetcheat 16th February 2010ce Edited 30th March 2010ce

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... Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Posted by Mr Hamhead 15th August 2008ce Edited 16th August 2008ce

Ancient Landscapes lectures Some of you may remember me talking about a lecture I went to last year at Sterts Theatre on Bodmin Moor. Entitled "Ancient Landscapes", it looked at the work of English artists inspired by everything from Standing Stones to gothic ruins. This summer they are exteding things to a three day event again being led by Dr Annie Andersen... continues... Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Posted by Mr Hamhead 15th April 2007ce

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... Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Posted by Pilgrim 7th September 2005ce

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: continues... Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Posted by Pilgrim 7th June 2005ce Edited 30th March 2010ce

Dig Reveals Story of Prehistoric Cornish 09:30 - 14 October 2004 continues... Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Posted by phil 15th October 2004ce Edited 15th October 2004ce

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... Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Posted by BrigantesNation 23rd August 2003ce

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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." Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Posted by The Heritage Trust 15th April 2012ce

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. Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Posted by Mr Hamhead 5th February 2011ce Edited 5th February 2011ce

Cornwall Guide - Bodmin Moor Photos Constantly growing collection of quality photos of Bodmin Moor with a focus on the numerous ancient sites Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Posted by Cornwall 30th March 2010ce

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 Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Posted by Hob 5th November 2006ce

A Cornish Sourcebook The Reverend Canon Rogers - Some account of the opening of a Barrow near Newquay, 1840 Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Posted by Chris Bond 5th April 2006ce Edited 7th April 2006ce

A Cornish Sourcebook J T Treffry - An account of a British Sepulchral Urn, discovered in the neighbourhood of Place, 1840 Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Posted by Chris Bond 5th April 2006ce Edited 7th April 2006ce

A30 Bodmin to Indian Queens Improvement. Archaeological work on the new A30 roadworks. With some photos of recent discoveries. Website from the Highways agency Comments (1)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Posted by phil 24th November 2005ce

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... Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Posted by phil 17th October 2004ce

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... Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Posted by phil 4th April 2004ce Edited 5th April 2004ce

West Country Views Lots of photos but sadly no info..... Great pics of the following Brown Willy! Caradon Hill The Cheesewring Craddock Moor Fernacre Stone Circle The Hurlers Kilmar Tor Louden Hill Rough Tor Sharp Tor Siblyback Lake Stannon Stone Circle Tregarrick Tor Trethevy Quoit Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Posted by phil 27th March 2002ce

The Craddock Moor Circle (Stone Circle) — Fieldnotes

Craddock Moor Stone Circle 13th May 2012. Mr Hamheads directions are spot on but I'll add a couple of minor details. From the Hurlers car park at Minions take the track NW with the Hurlers stone circles on your right. Continue along and the track rises in front of you until coming to a branch to the left which you take. As this track begins to veer back to the right you will come to a low tumuli to the left edge of the track and a few yards on a rather large tyre from an earthmoving machine blocking the path. Stand on the path immediately behind the tumulus and look beyond it to Tregarrick Tor to the SW. Craddock stone circle is on a direct line to the tor about 300 yards in from the path. Not a lot to see now as many of the stones are under the turf/gorsey surface. I re-discovered the truely triangular stone which is common in many Cornish stone circles under the turf having to lift the surface layer of carpet-like turf/gorse to observe and photograph it. In the not too distant future the major bulk of this circle will be lost from sight if remedial work is not undertaken to clear the overgrown recumbant stones in the setting as the stones are gradually slipping further into the peaty/boggyish ground. Photos to follow. Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Posted by Sanctuary 14th May 2012ce

Helman Tor Enclosure — Fieldnotes

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. Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Posted by CARL 11th May 2012ce

Helman Tor (Natural Rock Feature) — Fieldnotes

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. Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Posted by CARL 11th May 2012ce

Manor Common (Round Barrow(s)) — Fieldnotes

Visited 20.4.12 Two Barrows are shown on the O/S map a short distance south of the Trippet Stones; to the west of the lane leading to the main road. The terrain here is very ‘lump bumby’ (technical term!) and the Barrows are not obvious - in fact I couldn’t find them! E.H. has nothing to say on the matter. Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Posted by CARL 10th May 2012ce

Lesquite Quoit (Dolmen / Quoit / Cromlech) — Fieldnotes

Visited 20.4.12 The lane running south of the burial chamber is very narrow and parking is difficult. However, we did manage to park at the turning which leads to the transmitter. The rain was falling and everyone opted to stay in the car while I walked back down the lane to try to spot the burial chamber. This was not easy as the bank is high and topped with a hedge. Coupled with the wet grass I slipped on several occasions before finding the right spot to see the stones. There are 3 large stones remaining but there was no way through the hedge to get into the field for a closer look. One of the stones was holding the largest up on an angle. Unfortunately I didn’t read pure joy's notes before visiting so didn’t realise access was via a gate opposite the sub-power station. When I returned to the car I realised I had dropped my notes and had to walk back along the lane (in the now pouring rain) to retrieve them! Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Posted by CARL 10th May 2012ce

Trippet Stones (Stone Circle) — Fieldnotes

Visited 20.4.12 Now here’s a problem you don’t encounter very often trying to visit an ‘old stone’ site (particularly in Cornwall) – a Highland cow!!! Yes, as odd as it sounds it is true. Making our way to the Trippet Stones we approached the hamlet of Bradford. As we turned a corner, there in the middle of the lane, completely blocking it was a Highland cow! Luckily Karen wasn’t driving fast and immediately opened the window and got her camera out. At this point Hannah stated to scream to close the window. ‘What are you expecting it to do?’ I asked her ‘climb in?’!! We stared at the cow – the cow stared at us. Eventually the cow started to move towards us and tried to squeeze past the car. I was concerned his/her long horns would take out a window but luckily the cow leaned in towards the drystone wall and took a couple of stones out! Phew…. (try explaining that to Auto Glass!) We continued onto the stones and parked on the grass at the junction of the cross-moor roads a little to the east of the circle. What did we then see? A small heard of 5/6 Highland cows! Karen jumped out of the car, camera in hand, whilst myself and Dafydd headed off towards the stone circle. (Hannah decided to stay ‘safe’ in the car) As we walked along the track towards the circle (and Hawk’s Tor Farm) we were approached by the farmer on his quad bike but he passed by without saying anything. The circle itself is wonderful – a great setting – very atmospheric. We took turns touching/counting the stones to see if we came up with the same figure – we didn’t! The Trippet Stones are easy to access and well worth a visit. Unfortunately our visit was cut short when my phone rang and Karen asked if we could come back to the car asap as a man needed help. When we arrived it turned out a chap was lost and despite having an O/S map wasn’t sure where he was. I was happy to help but slightly miffed as we had left the circle a lot sooner than I would have liked – but there you go. Karen and Hannah were very excited as the chap was a photographer for a fashion designer label (I can’t remember the name but needless to say meant nothing to me!) and that he was looking for photo shoot locations. I did suggest the standing stones but he said he was looking for something with ferns!! Comments (2)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Posted by CARL 10th May 2012ce

King Arthur's Downs (Stone Circle) — Fieldnotes

King Arthur’s/Emblance Downs’ Stone Circles. Visit date 8th May 2012 I searched out the stone circle on the lower section of King Arthur’s Downs which actually morphs into Emblance Downs after visiting King Arthur’s Hall. Instead of heading off in a SE direction toward the circle close by the farmed area boundary stone wall, I first ventured directly south to take some pix of some fine looking ponies that were crossing the Downs from east to west and that’s when I came across what I THINK is another circle with just the one stone being prominent, the rest either partly buried, recumbent or broken off at ground level. It was on the lower slope leading up to a collection of scattered boulders toward Leaze Farm and I counted 8 in the outer setting with a possible centre stone also visible. Photos marked accordingly. I then walked due east in the direction of the plantation on the south western end of Garrow Tor which led me directly to the stone circle to the north-west(ish) of Leaze stone circle behind the walls of the privately owned farmed land. Pure Joy’s? hand-drawn plan is spot on and nothing appears to have changed with nine visible stones (some just) in the outer setting with two flattened centre stones present. Like all the circles I have seen so far on this part of Bodmin Moor it incorporated an equilaterally triangular stone within its setting but it was virtually prostrate! At first I thought I was going to have to settle for the acute irregular triangular stone still standing so was rather pleased to come across the ‘proper’ one to the south of the setting! I ventured onto King Arthur’s Down from Candra via Casehill. Walked up the sloping ground from Casehill Farmhouse and once at the top the King Arthur’s Hall enclosure can be seen to the south east along with spectacular views of Roughtor, Brown Willy and Garrow Tor. https://picasaweb.google.com/100525707086862773355/KingArthurSOrEmblanceDownsCircles?authkey=Gv1sRgCM7jw-js7P75oQE# Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Posted by Sanctuary 10th May 2012ce

Council Barrow (Round Barrow(s)) — Fieldnotes

Visited 20.4.12 Directions: Although looking at the map it appears the minor lane next to the Barrow joins the main A30 it doesn’t, it is fenced off, so the only way to the Barrow is via the lanes from the west as described in the previous field notes. O/S map required! Access to the Barrow is no more than a quick hop over a locked metal field gate and a very short walk. The gorse covered Barrow is easily seen from the lane if climbing over gates isn’t your thing! The Barrow is approx 2.5m high x 20m across. As I say, the Barrow is covered in gorse so close inspection is not possible. A Barrow visit for the dedicated only. Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Posted by CARL 10th May 2012ce

Castle Canyke (Hillfort) — Fieldnotes

Visited 20.4.12 A very easy site to access as described by pure joy. The lay by to park in is the second one you come to when travelling north along the minor road to the west of the Hillfort. The sun was shining, the wind was blowing and the only sound was birdsong. Black clouds were gathering on the horizon so I knew rain was a’ coming. Although the site is easy to access in truth there isn’t much to see; although the bank on the south western side is a good 3m high. Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Posted by CARL 10th May 2012ce

Rosehill Farm (Round Barrow(s)) — Fieldnotes

Visited 19.4.12 Directions: A short distance to the east of Piran’s Round; to the north of the busy B3285. I managed to park at the junction of the track opposite the Barrows and tried to see over the hedge to see if I could spot the Barrows – I couldn’t. I later discovered that E.H. record the Barrows as being only 0.2m and 0.5m high so perhaps it wasn’t surprising! For a more detailed search you would need to ask permission at the farm. E.H. state: ‘A group of three bowl barrows situated 150m east of Rosehill Farm. Two of the group survive as visible mounds, 20m apart. The easternmost barrow mound is 15m in diameter and 0.2m in height. The mound of the central barrow is 23m in diameter and 0.5m in height’. Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Posted by CARL 10th May 2012ce