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Oldpark Menhir

Standing Stone / Menhir

<b>Oldpark Menhir</b>Posted by markj99Image © Mark Johnstone
This site is of disputed antiquity. If you have any information that could help clarify this site's authenticity, please post below or leave a post in the forum.
Nearest Town:Hallworthy (5km N)
OS Ref (GB):   SX165829 / Sheet: 201
Latitude:50° 36' 58.68" N
Longitude:   4° 35' 39.05" W

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<b>Oldpark Menhir</b>Posted by markj99 <b>Oldpark Menhir</b>Posted by markj99 <b>Oldpark Menhir</b>Posted by Mr Hamhead

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Found this whilst out walking last week. Not totally convinced that it isn't a rubbing post but...

It is a large stone for a rubbing post, about 4ft high and around 2 ft wide.

It lines up nicely with Brown Willy.

Why erect a rubbing post when ther are walls, trees and barns nearby.

It is natural in shape, ie has not been cut by man.

To look for yourself take the footpath from the east end of Davidstow Airfield, very muddy at Oldpark end. Once past the barns at Oldpark turn right down wide track, the stone is in the field on the right.
Mr Hamhead Posted by Mr Hamhead
22nd November 2004ce