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Martin’s directions get you there with no problems. The silage had been cut when I got there and it was easy to approach the Quoit. You don’t get a real impression of the size ‘till you get near, it’s massive and on a par with the other more well known Quoits. Don’t leave it out of your itinary when you are in the area.

This is a beautiful stone and worth seeking out. You can park on the main road, the stone is a short walk away. Martin’s description tells all, no need to add more.

This stone points an accusing finger to the south west. I didn’t try to get into the field, the fence was difficult and I am not as young as I used to be.

I walked up to Kemyel Crease farm but did not see any standing stones there. There was no one there to ask either.

Where the signpost points to Kemyal there is a house, park opposite and look through the field gate – the stone is in the middle of this field. The approach to the gate is very muddy so be careful. I spoke to the farmer at Kemyal Drea farm about stones in the area, and he said there were a lot of scratch posts but they were grey granite and new looking.

Was here May 20th, farmers were all too busy to worry about me, so I got as close as I could and took my photo. From where I stood it looked very neat with its hat of bluebells. It is not the easiest thing to find but can be approached from where the road bends to go to the farm.

I was on my way to Penryn from Constantine and saw this marked on the map. Easy to get to, park in the church car park and the stone is in the church yard to the right of the church. There was a service on at the time so I couldn’t get any information.

I also asked the lady in the garage who looked at me like you do to to the slightly bewildered. I followed her instructions to take the next right and to look for it in the large gorse infested moorland behind the garage. I walked to the end of the road and then found my way into the gorseland. After much searching I found the stones at the high gorse just to the left of the garage. I then saw the mechanics watching me with much amusment, after shaking my fist at them I had a look at the site, I can’t add any more than the other two postees except that if you park just where you turn right then walk carefully scanning the hedge on the right, about twenty metres down you will see a vague path which leads straight to the stones about twenty five metres away, saving you a very painful trip.

It was a rather wet day when I went here,parked in the layby where there is a gate into the moorland.Here there is an information board telling you what is in the area including the Dry Tree Menhir,You walk along the foot path keeping the perimeter fence on your right, when you are faced with a hedge still keep the fence on your right and step into the mud,negotiate this quagmire till you come to the stone.Well worth the grim passage here.I tried to find a better way back but got into worse trouble,go back the way you came is the motto.

A visit here is a must if you are in Southwestern Cornwall.If you are following your map you will have turned off the main road,you will come to a wooded valley with an old mill,don’t ask here but carry on up the hill.
You can park at the end of the farm drive,the farmer will give you directions and ask you to keep to the edge of the fields.After a stroll of about half a mile you come to this wonderful tranquill other worldly haven,Wash your arms and feet and the aches vanish like magic.On a warm summers day it is easy to get lost in time and find it very difficult to leave.

If you turn off the main road into the B 3087 then go into the Co-op car park,drive to the far end and walk along the river path you will see these stones on the left.Behind the stones there are large stones lying about.I am sure these are the remains of the Stone Circle said to have been on the land of the Rectory.The Old Rectory is nearby.

I had heared of this Stone/Stones but at a different map ref:SP265288. I found these Stones not far from the road side.These are obviously fallen and I couldn’t find anything standing. I shall try the reference Jane gave next time I am in the area.

After visiting The Hanging Stone carry on south down the road to Woodborough, there is a cross road with the left turn to the village. Just round the corner on the right is the stone. In front of the stone is a small plaque with a dedication. I have no information on this stone but am sure it qualifies.

It is said that a stone circle existed in Sarsgrove wood in 1929 but does not seem to be there now.There is however this line of stones to the right of the church entrance,three or four large stones leading to the old rectory and the stones of the village cross plus the large stones by the old vicarage entrance may be all that remains of the old circle.
This is a lovely village and well worth a visit if you are in the area.

This stone is in a delightful setting in a picturesque village with a village cross and all the makings. It must be beautiful in the summer.

I tried to take photos of the barrow but it is very overgrown and could have been of anywhere.It was a lovely day,March at its best.Sunny but cool wind.This is another of the sites where despite being by a main road the noise was negligible.

Popped over here after Deer leap.Climb over field gate on right after farm, the stone is in about 50mtrs distant. I looked over to Shute Shelve hill and there are about half way up two interesting looking stones, another visit maybe.

I was here last week-end,nice day but cold.there was a haze so the view was not clear in the distance,I wonder if Burrow Mump can be seen from here.

I was on my way from Killin to Fortingall and spotted this little circle on the left side of the road.I was in a hurry and could not find a way into the field so zoomed this from the hedge.One day I’ll take some time to have a proper look.

I was pottering about in the Cotswolds and saw this on the horizon, decided to have a look and was very pleasantly surprised.The site is clean and easy to access. I can’t add any more than Kammer but it is a must to visit.

This is near Northleach off the old A40.It is easy to park and access is over the 5 barred gate or a rather difficult stile.Walk along the lane to the end of the lefthand hedge/fence to where the lane gets wider.Just round the corner is the stone sort of lying against the wall.There is a radio mast nearby.It has a hole and is split at the other end.

This is found in front of Wells Museum, it was brought from Tor hill in the east of Wells where it was being used as a gate post. It is a Hoker stone, people pledge oaths by joining hands through the hole.

These are all I could find of the Tor Stones, it is said that there were once many but have now gone. If you look at the OLD MAPS there are many stones scattered about that can no longer be seen.

I was going to Boskednan but did’nt have my waders so chickened out and popped over to photo Men Scryfa instead, still very muddy though.

This is easy to find,it’s by the side of the road in the grass.About 13ft tall with quartz lines running through it.Access no problem.There is a descriptive plaque as can be seen in Phil’s photo.

Just make for Pawton farm, go to the farm, turn round and go back about 400mtr to field gate,you can just pull in here. From the gate look left and you can see the Quoit at the top of the field. The Burrow over this must have been very large, the remains are around the Quoit.

You cannot miss this on the way to Men Gurta, I was here on a very cold Feb afternoon but couldn’t find a way into the field without ripping myself to pieces on barbed wire, will return on warmer times.

I came here on a very cold February afternoon, the stone looks very striking and is covered in Quartz bands. The field has young winter wheat in it and the gate is barbed wired so I did not attempt to get nearer to get a close pic.

I was here on the 16th Feb. Beautiful day but very cold. I took a couple of pics but will come here again, in warmer times, to have a better look and maybe find more stones.

It is best to approach the Quoit from the west, the footpath from the cottage disappears half way up the hill. If you park at the cross roads you can see the main path, it is very rutted and in the rain is a stream, but it is the best way I have found.

I found this after looking at the “cupmarked"stone.On the way back to the car I saw through the next field gate this fallen stone,so I went to have a look and take a photo.The field had just been manured,thats what is on the top of the stone.There is nothing marked on the OS map so when I got home I looked in the Old Maps.There was nothing in that field but there was one marked in the field just south,not there now,this may be that stone felled and dragged for what reason who knows.

There is a layby to park in.Walk 50 yds towards Castallack,there is a gate on the left and the stone is about 20yds into the field. A fine stone 4ft high with a very regular line of 7 “cup” markings on the lower half.

What you found is the Bodrifty settlement and also the reconstruction of the “Beehive Hut” at Bodrifty Farm. You can find my posts on the sites attached to the Wheal Buller Menhir site.

Not a lot to add to Martin’s notes except this is hard to find,I was lucky to finally find it on a dry day so I only had bramble scratches and nettle stings.It is the most peaceful place and as Martin says undisturbed and long forgotten.Try and find it for a great experience.

This is off the A827 Aberfeldy to Grandtully road, the turning is on the right and quite sharp about 2 miles from Aberfeldy. If you see the remains of an old railway bridge you’ve gone too far, turn and go back to the next turning. You can park by the old railway or trust your suspension and drive about half a mile, on the way on the left is a standing stone in a small plantation, and a little way on the right is a stone on the bank. When you get to the Lundin Stones be careful, the only way across the burn is a plank – very slippery. The cupmarked stone is on the far side and usually covered with grass so be persistent.

The circle stands in a field on the left of the road but can be seen better from the track leading to the farm. I was attracted to the standing stone and saw what I thought were sheep in the far end of the field, these turned out to be the low circle in the long grass. It was very wet and squeltchy, I was not equipped for bog walking so I took the photo from the track. The circle is about 20mtrs in diameter.

Next to the Standing Stone is a small kerbed cairn.

Nothing to add to Winterjc’s or Nick’s comments, except that you could break an ankle in that damn heather.

If you carry on along the lane instead of going to Crofthead farm house, you can get to the stones from here. Not so wet, no burns to cross.
The two large recumbents are large. One has cup markings on it. Up the field are the two standing stones, and as Winterjc says, you can see as far as the Lomond Hills.

Just as you go under the motorway, on the B4245 to Magor, on the right is a field gate. From here you can see the stone about 150mtrs along the fence. The stone is thin and triangular about 6ft high. This is another strange place where sounds are not intrusive even though the motorway is so near. Make it your next call after Heston Brake.

When asking the way at Inver Roy, a kind gentle man told us of this stone. He said it was a chalice stone, and in the dark days of religious persecution Roman Catholic folk came here in secret to celebrate Mass. It is a stone not a rock and may have been of some significance at an earlier time. It is rock art but also christianised. Well worth looking for.

You need wellies to find this. Park at the MacRae Monument and take the left hand path. Follow this ‘til you come to a dyke on the right, follow this and you come to a fork, take the left path and make for the far trees. Here you will find the stone covered with a grill. When I was last here the local school children had laid flowers and messages in memory of people killed in war.
This traditional gathering place was where the Jacobite army met for the inconclusive no score draw with the goverenment army in 1715.
If you come here in the summer use a repellant, there is a massed gathering of midgies here.

About two and a half miles up the road from the Pitcur Souterrain opposite the High Keillor Farm entrance is this standing stone.It wasn’t ‘till I got close did I see the symbols.The stone is just over the fence and is quite easy to see.

I didn’t go into the field to get closer,the wheat did not permit.Maybe next time.

I went into the field over a stile on the top road and followed the fence closely followed by two large red brown bullocks.After I had taken a photo the said bullocks decided my time in their domain was over.I made the other side of the fence just before they caught up with me.

Unlike Martin I struggled ungracefully over the drystane dyke and nearly broke my neck stumbling over a wire fence.Nevertheless the visit was worth it.no problem parking,just keep well in to the side.

I took Nick’s advice and walked from the road to view these stones, they are like many of their kind somewhat neglected. The farmer looks at you sort of kindly saying but they are only auld stanes. There is a stretch of fishing river here and you could be quizzed by the factor...

I found this poor stone brutally caged for what crime I could not begin to imagine. I pondered a protest movement to free it – FREE THE BALNABROICH ONE NOW!

I was driving from Muthill to Crief up the A822 and saw this in a field on the right abou half a mile from Crief Bridge.I parked up the Balloch Mill road and set off across the rather busy main road.It is not so easy to get into the field but with care you can do it without too many bruises.This stone is massive and could be lined up with the Dalchiria stones but maybe that is a long shot.I don’t know what it is about stones near roads but they seem to push away the traffic noise,I sat with my back against it for a while but the wind changed and the sewage works fumes decended so I left.

There is a spirit hole – not for malt – in the rear slab, stuck my creaking joints through but no luck. Think I’ll stick to the malt.

This is one to look for after the Sherrifmuir stone row and the fruitless serch for another circle said to be near the road by the mast.Be careful clambering over the wall which also has wire on the top-more bruises.
This really does look like a boat,if it did stand it would be a good 9ft high.