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I was here beginning of September,a beautiful day.The last time I was here,some years ago, it looked different then I realised,as Nick reported,no Rhododendrons.This is a must for a visit,wonderful atmosphere and quiet but for the rustling of pheasants and other things.
Access is easy,park next to the stile pull out the top bar and step into heaven.

I took a while to locate this,the stones can be quite difficult to see amongst the trees. I was walking through the under growth and vanished into a hole much to the hilarity of my companion, nothing broken but my dignity. The two main stones are massive, I didn’t look for any others as the bracken and brambles were rather thick.

This wee circle is on the south western edge of Gallowhill Wood and is quite easy to find.If you are coming south on the A93 turn left at the Cargill cross road,after three quaters of a mile take the left and keep an eye out for East Gallowhill.Turn left here and park after the house.I asked at the house if this was ok and it was.The lady of the house didn’t know of a stone circle in the area and asked me to let her know if I found it.
Walk down the lane about 150 mtrs to where the lane bends and on the bend is a four barred wooden gate.follw the right hand edge of the field for about 100mtrs and you cannot miss the circle.The first stone makes it easy to climb the fence as it is halfway under it,the other stones are flat and one is split.It may have been done deliberately.
I went back to the house to report my findings,the lady was surprised that it was there as she had lived there for some time.She then asked me how long it had been there?????????????????????.

I was here halfway through August. The portal stones were overgrown and there were lots of nosey cows about but this place is impressive nonetheless. The field is called Three Stone Field, the central stone is 12ft by 6ft and the mound was 219ft long by 78 ft wide.There was a grave at the eastern end containing the crouched skeleton of a young man. There were four chambers at the south eastern side, one was empty, the others contained twenty-six skeletons in total.

This is another fine barrow damaged by indiscriminate excavation, the chambers are collapsed and the portal also collapsed. It is worth a visit, on the B4070 to Stroud take the turning to Bisley by the pub, go through the Hamlet of The Camp, the barrow is on the right up the hill. No difficulty parking.

I was on my way to Mabe Church when I spotted this through a field gate. A sad sight that must have happened all over Cornwall. The chain was rusted and there was no indication of drag marks so this must have happened a long time ago but sad nontheless.

I went here on a rather hot day, the air filled with swooping Swallows and Martins, although near the M4 it is a peaceful place not frequented by many people on foot. The barrow itself is overgrown with long grass and other vegetation which makes it difficult to get an overview of its condition.

To find it from Tormarton take the Marshfield road, cross the M4 and take the first left. The barrow is about 200 meters along the road, there is a field gate and easy access and easy parking.

I have visited this Stone many times,it seems to have an “atmosphere” about it.People report feeling strange or suffering from headaches,like Tamlin,after visiting.
I took another pic of the little Stone in the wall but haven’t posted any more of the Long Stone.

I spend my summer time looking for crop circles, I wanted to view the Swallow Formation below Walkers Hill. The best way was to approach from Alton Barnes via the footpath to Adam’s Grave. Where the path levels out for the first time there is an information sign, and by this languishes this magnificent stone. I have posted this with Adam’s Grave as it is most probably associated.

I was on my way to Waylands and spotted this in Ashbury. I may have got the Ref: wrong, it may be SU265851. I can’t remember where I turned off.Got no info on it at all, have a look when you go through Ashbury.

Don’t be afraid to knock on the door to see this strange stone, the present owner of the house and guardian of the stone is only too willing to show it and tell you about it. You can only see it from the garden which is behind the cottage.

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.