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The Hurlers (C)
Date Added: 7th Mar 2023
Site Type: Stone Circle
Country: England (Cornwall)
Visited: Yes on 7th Mar 2013. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 4
The Hurlers (C) submitted by markj99 on 7th Mar 2023. The Hurlers Central Stone Circle viewed from S.
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Log Text: It would be unthinkable to visit Minions without a short stroll to the mysterious Hurlers Stone Circles followed by a Cream Tea.
The Hurlers (S)
Date Added: 7th Mar 2023
Site Type: Stone Circle
Country: England (Cornwall)
Visited: Yes on 7th Mar 2013. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 3 Access 4
The Hurlers (S) submitted by threlkeld on 21st May 2020. The Hurlers Central & North from the Hurlers South.
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Log Text: The Hurlers S Stone Circle requires a lot of imagination to reconstruct the original circle in your mind. It is in the shadow of it's more impressive neighbours. One for the antiquarians.
The Hurlers (N)
Date Added: 7th Mar 2023
Site Type: Stone Circle
Country: England (Cornwall)
Visited: Yes on 7th Mar 2013. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 4
The Hurlers (N) submitted by hoya105 on 23rd Jul 2019. the northernmost stones..
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Log Text: A visit to Minions is unthinakble without a stroll to the Hurlers and a Cream Tea.
The Hurlers Pipers
Date Added: 7th Mar 2023
Site Type: Standing Stones
Country: England (Cornwall)
Visited: Yes on 7th Mar 2013. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 4 Access 4
The Hurlers Pipers submitted by JimChampion on 24th Aug 2007. View through the 'goalposts' of the Pipers, neatly framing Stowe's Hill in the distance (home of the Cheesewring natural rock feature and the neolithic enclosure of Stowe's Pound). These two stones stand to the west of the Hurlers stone circles. The dung in the foreground is from the ponies that graze the moor.
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Log Text: These standing stones would be the star attraction if the Hurlers Stone Circles were not several hundred yards away. As it is this pair of stone have a strong gravitas.
Beersheeba
Date Added: 15th May 2021
Site Type: Standing Stone (Menhir)
Country: England (Cornwall)
Visited: Yes on 18th Mar 2013. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 5 Access 3
Beersheeba submitted by Bladup on 15th Sep 2013. Beersheba after sunset.
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Log Text: I followed the footpath from Bowl Rock S to reach this magnificent 10 footer. Beersheba is on of the most impressive standing stones in Cornwall.
Redhouse
Date Added: 6th Jan 2023
Site Type: Standing Stones
Country: England (Cornwall)
Visited: Yes on 19th Mar 2013. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 3
Redhouse submitted by Bladup on 8th Mar 2020. Redhouse Standing stone SW
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Log Text: I agree with Bladup's theory about the SW Stone's resemblance to a capstone.
Blind Fiddler
Date Added: 26th Mar 2023
Site Type: Standing Stone (Menhir)
Country: England (Cornwall)
Visited: Yes on 19th Mar 2013. My rating: Condition 5 Ambience 5 Access 4
Blind Fiddler submitted by stu on 20th Aug 2002. SW427282. the top of this large stone can be seen above the hedge on the A30, several stiles on roadside to get you into the field.
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Log Text: The Blind Fiddler Standing Stone is a rare exception in Cornish sites: a massive standing stone accessible via a short path with dedicated parking. Perhaps only Men Gurta is taller and more impressive than the Blind Fiddler.
Boskenna Cross
Date Added: 30th May 2021
Site Type: Ancient Cross
Country: England (Cornwall)
Visited: Yes on 20th Mar 2013. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 5
Boskenna Cross submitted by enkidu41 on 15th Nov 2004. The shot shows the principal face of the cross with its depiction of Christ.
The three-part base is out of all proportion to the cross. The look of stability is deceptive given its three damaging brushed with modern traffic!
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Log Text: I parked in the lay-by adjacent to Boskenna Cross for the path to Boscawen-Ros E.
Goodaver
Date Added: 21st Jul 2022
Site Type: Stone Circle
Country: England (Cornwall)
Visited: Yes on 20th Mar 2013. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 1
Goodaver submitted by cazzyjane on 6th Dec 2014. Goodaver Stone Circle, Bodmin Moor.
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Log Text: I honestly can't remember the details of approaching Goodaver Stone Circle but I retain an impression of boggy marshland and surprise to find a stone circle in such splendid isolation.
Brane Entrance Grave
Date Added: 30th May 2021
Site Type: Chambered Tomb
Country: England (Cornwall)
Visited: Yes on 21st Mar 2013. My rating: Condition 3 Access 3
Brane Entrance Grave submitted by DrNickLeB on 17th Sep 2016. Brane Entrance Grave
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Log Text: Brane Entrance Grave is a much reduced tomb but the reconstructed remains have an attractive aspect. It could be described as compact and bijoux!
Boleigh
Date Added: 21st May 2021
Site Type: Souterrain (Fogou, Earth House)
Country: England (Cornwall)
Visited: Yes on 23rd Mar 2013. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 5 Access 4
Boleigh submitted by ocifant on 3rd Oct 2004. The entrance to the fogou.
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Log Text: Rosemerryn house owners were kind enough to allow access to Boleigh Fogou. It was my first visit to a subterranean site but I enjoyed it immensely.
The Giant's Foot (Cumbria)
Date Added: 20th Jul 2022
Site Type: Standing Stone (Menhir)
Country: England (Cumbria)
Visited: Yes on 2nd Jun 2013. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 3 Access 4
The Giant's Foot (Cumbria) submitted by baz on 21st Mar 2004. The Giant's Foot at NY563148. This stone is a remnant of the Shap Stone Avenue and lies in a field behind the houses on the A6 in Shap.
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Log Text: A path leading W starts off Shap Main Street between the tennis court and Croft Avenue. After c. 50 yards the path continues SW across a field for c. 120 yards to a junction of dry stane dykes. The path turns SE along a dry stane dyke for c. 50 yards to reach the substantial recumbent Giant's Foot stone.
Pawton Quoit
Date Added: 21st Dec 2022
Site Type: Burial Chamber or Dolmen
Country: England (Cornwall)
Visited: Yes on 13th Oct 2013. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 5 Access 1
Pawton Quoit submitted by maengurta on 11th Jun 2007. Pawton Quioit.
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Log Text: Despite the difficulty in locating Pawton Quoit, it is worth the effort to view one of the most impressive quoits in Cornwall.
St Breock Downs Menhir
Date Added: 12th Feb 2023
Site Type: Standing Stone (Menhir)
Country: England (Cornwall)
Visited: Yes on 13th Oct 2013. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 3
St Breock Downs Menhir submitted by maengurta on 6th Jun 2007. showing the broad slab like proportions of the menhir.
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Log Text: St Breock Downs Menhir, located c.2.5 miles S of Wadebridge, is in a group of sites dominated by Men Gurta. They are accessed via a network of narrow lanes. It is worthwhile to visit all the sites in the cluster.
St Breock Downs Barrow
Date Added: 12th Feb 2023
Site Type: Round Barrow(s)
Country: England (Cornwall)
Visited: Yes on 13th Oct 2013. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 3
St Breock Downs Barrow submitted by markj99 on 1st Feb 2021. St Breock Downs Barrow rising on St Breock Downs.
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Log Text: St Breock Downs Barrow, located c.2.5 miles S of Wadebridge, is in a group of sites dominated by Men Gurta. They are accessed via a network of narrow lanes. It is worthwhile to visit all the sites in the cluster. St Breock Downs Barrow is visible N of the road approaching Men Gurta from E.
St Breock Beacon Kistvaen
Date Added: 12th Feb 2023
Site Type: Burial Chamber or Dolmen
Country: England (Cornwall)
Visited: Yes on 13th Oct 2013. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 3
St Breock Beacon Kistvaen submitted by theCaptain on 17th Dec 2012. Having another attempt from a more easterly position, I managed to get through the waist high gorse and brambles, while at times I found myself in water almost up to my knees! The things we stonehunters put ourselves through.
When I eventually got to the stones, I couldn't see much, as the surrounding area was so waterlogged and they are so overgrown, but it is clear they are a megalithic construction.
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Log Text: I found St Breock Beacon Kistvaen listed on TMP before visiting Men Gurta. I was determined to locate this hidden jewel so I followed the given directions to St Breock Beacon Kistvaen. After a scramble through thick vegetation I happily succeeded. It is better to visit in Autumn/Winter as the low vegetation may allow access via the path leading to the Trig Point. Walk S down the path starting at SW 96763 68268. After c. 40 yards look E down the bank to locate a vague trail leading to the stones.
Men Gurta
Date Added: 12th Feb 2023
Site Type: Standing Stone (Menhir)
Country: England (Cornwall)
Visited: Yes on 13th Oct 2013. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 4 Access 4
Men Gurta submitted by TheCaptain on 25th Mar 2013. On the top of St Breock Down, stands Men Gurta (the waiting stone) which is the largest and heaviest standing stone in Cornwall.
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Log Text: Men Gurta is one of the must-see sites in Cornwall The massive standing stone has a commanding presence. It is easily accessible from the road. There are several other sites nearby which are also worthy of investigation.
Nine Maidens Stone Row
Date Added: 7th Mar 2023
Site Type: Stone Row / Alignment
Country: England (Cornwall)
Visited: Yes on 13th Oct 2013. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 5 Access 3
Nine Maidens Stone Row submitted by Bladup on 16th Feb 2023. Nine Maidens Stone Row looking SW
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Log Text: It is easy to visit this stone row from a dedicated lay-by on the A39. The substantial length of the stone row and height of the stones are impressive.
The Fiddler
Date Added: 7th Mar 2023
Site Type: Standing Stone (Menhir)
Country: England (Cornwall)
Visited: Yes on 13th Oct 2013. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 4
The Fiddler submitted by Bladup on 17th Feb 2023. The Fiddler looking North
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Log Text: The Fiddler Stone is an irregular chest shaped stone in the corner of a field c. 30 yards N of SW 93919 68180. It is difficult to imagine how the stone originally looked.
Boslow Cross
Date Added: 29th May 2021
Site Type: Ancient Cross
Country: England (Cornwall)
Visited: Yes on 14th Oct 2013. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 4
Boslow Cross submitted by JimChampion on 24th Oct 2007. August 2007. The southern side of the Boslow Cross, alongside a grassy path.
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Log Text: Boslow Cross has the appearance of a dressed stone rather than a standing stone. I would err on the side of it being a parish boundary stone rather than a prehistoric stone.