The day was very humid after violent thunder storms, but that did not diminish the joy of a visit to this wonderful Circle. I had not been here for maybe 8 years and was surprised at the ease of getting here. The foot path from Boscawenoon Farm has been kept clear and is easy to navigate. Shorts, no problem. What a place, Sunday in the middle of summer and I was the only person here, except for my driver of course. There were some offerings under the Gnomen, I left them there as they did not detract from the experience.
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A beautiful day after the thunder storms. Thought I would go to Boscawen-un. Took a couple of pics of the triangular Stone next to the parking place.
Hedge Stone full on, sorry about the tractor tyre.
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This is the Hedge Stone edge on.
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You can look at this Dolmen from this angle and not be offended by the brickwork.
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It would have looked a little better if the bricks had been rendered, maybe not.The concrete markers show the extent of the covering round cairn.
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I took my pictures when I was on holiday up there. I forgot to record where it was. I spotted some pictures on the web and realised where it was so here they are.
Cladh an Diseirt means ” The burial Ground of the Hermits” I would like to think this predates the Columbans and may have been a Druids Burial.
If you walk North from the Abbey towards the Duchess Cross,on the right just before the Cross a few hundred metres towards the sea is this Cairn. It has been partly destroyed but fits in with the ambience of the area. Who or what was buried here I don’t know, but the outlook is beautiful. One of the joys of being here in May is the weather, 22-23 degrees, amazing.
The people who own this farm are quite happy for folk to visit. Please leave your vehicle at the gate though.
Three more of the Stones, only 5 are left standing.
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I revisited this Barrow after a period of two years. It is looking a lot better. The field is now grassed so no more ploughing damage. There is a new metal field gate with easy opening and a grassy space by the road to park.
I thought I’d take a long distance view from the tree ring, asometimes they look good from further away.
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This lovely lichen covered stone stands along the road from The Drift stones.You can park opposite in a layby. Take care crossing the road, remember these drivers are Cornish and dangerous!!!!! Access to the field is easy, just remember the country code and you will be amazed by this stone.
Looking to the North. No lichens on this side.
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Looking South. The lady by the stone shows just how large this is.
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This stands about 1km from the road up the Sarn Helen Roman Road. Just after the trees end you will come upon it on the left. If you climb over the wooden fence just after the gate it is easy to get right up to the stone. I took a couple more pics but my finger crept over the lens, pity. It is well worth the walk and is not far from Maen Llia.
The inscription reads:- DERVACUS FILIUS JUSTI IC JACIT. Dervacus, son of Justus. He lies here.
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As you come past Rock Valley on the way towards Boscastle ther is a little place called Trethevey.At the edge of the road by the lane to Trewethett farm is this stone. It has an information plaque calling this King Arthur’s Quoit. It is said to be the cap stone of a Dolmen, the supporting stones removed for gateposts. It is also known as Trethevey Quoit.
What a beautiful day to be here, it was cold but perfect. I am not one who minds circles being reconstructed as long as it is faithful. The imprint of what happened in these places is still here to be found. We stayed here all afternoon forgetting we had to get back to the car. It was dark when we got to Froggymead which was bathed in bright silver moon light, Oh for a better camera.
The southern arc of the south circle looking east.
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