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Boscawen-Un (Stone Circle) — Fieldnotes

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.

Boscawen-Un (Stone Circle) — Images (click to view fullsize)

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Boscawen-Un hedge (Standing Stone / Menhir) — Fieldnotes

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.

Boscawen-Un hedge (Standing Stone / Menhir) — Images

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Ty Newydd (Dolmen / Quoit / Cromlech) — Images

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Bodfan Menhir (Standing Stone / Menhir) — Fieldnotes

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.

Bodfan Menhir (Standing Stone / Menhir) — Images

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Cladh an Diseirt (Cairn(s)) — Miscellaneous

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.

Cladh an Diseirt (Cairn(s)) — Images

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Cladh an Diseirt (Cairn(s)) — Fieldnotes

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.

Colmeallie (Stone Circle) — Fieldnotes

The people who own this farm are quite happy for folk to visit. Please leave your vehicle at the gate though.

Colmeallie (Stone Circle) — Images

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Starveall (Long Barrow) — Fieldnotes

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.

Starveall (Long Barrow) — Images

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St. Lythans (Dolmen / Quoit / Cromlech) — Images

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The Blind Fiddler (Standing Stone / Menhir) — Fieldnotes

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.

The Blind Fiddler (Standing Stone / Menhir) — Images

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Maen Madoc (Standing Stone / Menhir) — Fieldnotes

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.

Maen Madoc (Standing Stone / Menhir) — Images

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King Arthur's Quoit (Dolmen / Quoit / Cromlech) — Fieldnotes

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.

King Arthur's Quoit (Dolmen / Quoit / Cromlech) — Images

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Lugbury (Long Barrow) — Images

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Adam's Grave Fallen Stone (Standing Stone / Menhir) — Images

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The Greywethers (Stone Circle) — Fieldnotes

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 Greywethers (Stone Circle) — Images

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This picture was taken on a very cold day on Aarhus Strand in Denmark.

I was brought up at Lundin Links in Fife so standing stones have always been in my life. My mother was a freelance reporter for the old Weekly Scotsman and she searched out any thing she could about ancient Scot/pictland, we of course went searching with her.
We moved to Cornwall and found as many stones there and because we were Scots were immediately part of the community.

I now live in Bristol a good centre for archive study and from here easy access via m-ways to all areas. What a great hobby, you never get bored-only cold and very wet.

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