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.
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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.
The place you are making for is in the top middle right.
Image credit: Mike Murray
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.
The pilgrims in the past would come here in the Beltane weeks seeking cures,the locals were not too happy about this because it was their drinking water.
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.
These steps lead up to the church grounds.
Image credit: Mike Murray
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.
