"The Nine Maidens Stone Circle at Boskednan on the West Penwith moors was restored in early summer of this year. When first recorded by Borlase in the mid 18th century, there were 19 stones standing (the same as all other stone circles in West Penwith), but over the years many had fallen, leaving only 6 standing with 5 fallen. Cornwall Historic Environment Service, together with Defra (ESA) and English Heritage, agreed to fund extensive works at the site, including scrub clearance, drainage improvements, footpath repair, and the re-erection of 3 of the fallen stones. After an excavation to determine the original post holes, the three stones were manoevered back into position.
One of the three stones had been completely lost and covered over by gorse, and this was re-discovered and placed upright. Another fallen one was also put back into place. But the most exciting part of the restoration has been the re-erection of the large portal stone that had fallen. It now forms a pair with its existing neighbour, and (...) the two stones perfectly frame Carn Galva, the sacred hilltop a few miles away. This is a vindication of archaeologist John Barnett, who 20 or so years ago, suggested that the site was built in relationship to Carn Galva, with a processional route running from the circle to the holy hill.
Before the stones were put back in place, a visiting pagan women Annie Spencer, (together with Cheryl Straffon), placed a foundation offering into the post holes of small jade and turquoise stones wrapped in red cloth, in order to re-sanctify the site once again."
Reported in Meyn Mamvro No. 55 Autumn 2004
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