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Henges in Cornwall?

Mr Hamhead Jan 22, 2008 10:32:51

Replying to Mirla

Hi Mirla

As has already been said there are three confirmed henges in the county, Castilly, Castlewich and the Stipple Stones. All three can be found on this website. I am also putting forward my 'henge' on Bodmin Moor until anyone tells me otherwise!
http://www.themodernantiquarian.com/site/6760/letter_moor.html
I have not visited Castilly or Castlewich but the Stipple Stones is a great site..but not that easy to get to..
I have not yet had a look at Tye farm and St Newlyn is a new one to me..

Mr H

tiompan Jan 22, 2008 15:19:23

Replying to Mr Hamhead

Mr Hamhead wrote:

Hi Mirla

Mr H

Mr H , I had a look on GE but resolution is'nt good enough to pick it out so guessed at a spot SX 17425 70416 which must be quite close . If so the orientation Henge (poss) - Brown Gelly (highest point )gives a declination 28.8 which is no good for the summer solstice sun but is closer to the summer major moonrise which would be 28 degrees dec .