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Bogee Barrow A Round Barrow(s) |
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Bogee Barrow B Round Barrow(s) |
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Bogee Farm Round Barrow(s) |
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Castle-an-Dinas Hillfort |
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Devil's Quoit Dolmen / Quoit / Cromlech |
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Hensbarrow Round Barrow(s) |
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Higher Tregolls Round Barrow(s) |
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Higher Trevibban Round Barrow(s) |
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King Arthur's Stone Standing Stone / Menhir |
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The Long Stone Standing Stone / Menhir |
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Magi Stone Standing Stone / Menhir |
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Men Gurta Standing Stone / Menhir |
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Pawton Quoit Dolmen / Quoit / Cromlech |
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Pennatillie Round Barrow(s) |
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Prince Parc Round Barrow(s) |
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Roche Rock Natural Rock Feature |
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St Breock Beacon Kistvaen Dolmen / Quoit / Cromlech |
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St Breock Downs Menhir Standing Stone / Menhir |
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St Breock Wind Farm Barrow Round Barrow(s) |
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Tregoss Moor Round Barrow(s) |
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Roche Rock (Natural Rock Feature) — Fieldnotes |
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Visited 18.4.12 This is a superb place to visit and very easy to access. You can’t miss it – just south of the village of Roche. I have a ‘thing’ about rock outcrops and have always been drawn to them. This may sound strange to most people but I guess those reading this will know what I mean? Obviously in this part of the world there is no shortage to choose from. There is a lay by to park in, small information sign and then a short walk through the gate onto the rock. The rock is even more dramatic and impressive than the photos suggest. (I had a big grin on my face whilst walking to the rock despite the wind and rain) I must say it is an impressive achievement building the church here. You can but only admire the skills and effort in achieving this feat. I made my way up to the base of the rock to have a good look at the masonry and admire the views – which weren’t that great due to the weather! I really liked this place and would love to come back on a nicer day. I can thoroughly recommend a visit but you would need to be mobile to get up close to the rock. Disabled visitors can have a great view of the rock from the lay by. Visit, visit, visit!!! |
Posted by CARL 3rd May 2012ce |
Prince Parc (Round Barrow(s)) — Fieldnotes |
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Visited 16.4.12 The only place to park is at the drive to the farm building immediately south of the Barrow. The Barrow is clearly visible from the road as a grass covered mound. E.H. state: ‘Two prehistoric round barrows situated on top of a ridge north of St Columb Major. They are associated with other barrows beyond this scheduling. The western barrow measures 22m across and 1.3m high. It is considered to have been smoothed by ploughing. The barrow to the east is approx 20m across and 0.3m high and is again reduced by ploughing’. |
Posted by CARL 2nd May 2012ce |
Pennatillie (Round Barrow(s)) — Fieldnotes |
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Visited 16.4.12 E.H. state there is nine Round Barrows in this group although I was only able to make out the Barrow closest to the road on the eastern side of the B3274. The O/S map shows the other barrows to be on the western side of the road. Parking is difficult on this road although there is a lay by 200 metres further along from the Barrow you can use. After carefully walking back along the road I discovered the field in question was in crop although the Barrow could be made out due to the ‘bulge’ in the crop. E.H. record this Barrow as being 15m across and 0.5m high. There are good views to be had from here. |
Posted by CARL 2nd May 2012ce |
Higher Trevibban (Round Barrow(s)) — Fieldnotes |
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Visited 16.4.12 Directions: Pretty much opposite Bogee Barrow A. My O/S map shows two Barrows here but I could only just about make out a slight ‘bump’ in the field which is the Barrow nearest the road. |
Posted by CARL 2nd May 2012ce |
Bogee Farm (Round Barrow(s)) — Fieldnotes |
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Visited 16.4.12 Directions: Opposite the turning to The Long Stone off the B3274. I parked at the turning and crossed the road to look for the Barrow. I only got as far as the field gate as there was a farmer who looked to be training a young sheep dog with the help of several ‘volunteer’ sheep! E.H. state: A round barrow measuring 17m in diameter and 0.4m in height. There is no evidence of a surrounding ditch’. |
Posted by CARL 2nd May 2012ce |
Bogee Barrow B (Round Barrow(s)) — Fieldnotes |
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Visited 16.4.12 The B3274 is certainly a busy road and has several Barrows running either side of it. There is just about room to pull over at the field gate where this particular Barrow is. The gate is right next to the Barrow. Unfortunately like Bogee Barrow A I forgot to record how big the Barrow was – double doh! |
Posted by CARL 2nd May 2012ce |
Bogee Barrow A (Round Barrow(s)) — Fieldnotes |
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Visited 16.4.12 I was unable to get access into the field from the surprising busy B3274 so had to settle for a view from the roadside. The Barrow can be seen under some telegraph lines. Looking at my notes I forgot to make a note of how big the Barrow is – doh! |
Posted by CARL 2nd May 2012ce |
The Long Stone (Standing Stone / Menhir) — Fieldnotes |
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Visited 16.4.12 Taking the minor road west off the B3274 I parked at a field gate opposite Mowhay Barn. The gate was heavily barbed wired and the field full of sheep and lambs. Some of the sheep were using the stone to rub up against. Given this (and the fact the field is overlooked by the house opposite) I settled for a view from the gate. The stone is a whopper, approx 3m high x 1.5m across, and is easily seen from the gate. The stone looks to be square at the bottom and goes to a point. The sun was shining, the nearby stream bubbling away and the stone was a lovely sight to see. All in all well worth a visit when in the area. |
Posted by CARL 2nd May 2012ce |
Higher Tregolls (Round Barrow(s)) — Fieldnotes |
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Visited 16.4.12 Directions: From Men Gurta take the minor road south. Drive past the two farm buildings on the left and pull in at the next track on the left. From here it is a muddy walk up the track to the field gate leading to the Barrows. The top of the nearest Barrow is just visible on the far side of the field. Unfortunately when I visited the field was full of cows with their calves, which came running over to the gate when they saw me. Any thoughts I had of jumping over the gate for a closer look at the Barrows were soon dispelled by the constant mooing and the ‘don’t even think of coming any closer to by baby’ stare from the suspicious mums! All E.H. has to say on the matter is: ‘Two round barrows 500 yards S/E of Higher Tregolls’. |
Posted by CARL 2nd May 2012ce |
St Breock Downs Menhir (Standing Stone / Menhir) — Fieldnotes |
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Visited 16.4.12 Very easy to spot when making your way to Men Gurta – between the road and the wind turbines. The other side of a barbed wire fence. The field was full of sheep/lambs so I saw little point in climbing over the fence to get closer to the stone. |
Posted by CARL 2nd May 2012ce |
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