Whether this is the case or not, the Carn is clearly the predominant natural feature of the area, a rocky summit demanding the attention of the visitor, and casting its influence over a wide area.The site is free to visit, and is open any reasonable time in daylight hours.An account of the site written in 1848 refers to some urns being found in the vicinity of the stone circle by labourers digging on the site, and in 1872, when WC Borlase excavated the remains of the barrow which lies close to the south-east of the circle he revealed the remains of a stone lined burial chamber or cist which had been previously disturbed. The Boskednan stone circle is located in an area of moorland rich in megalithic sites. It is made up of eleven stones , two of which are now fallen. Boskednan stone circle is situated in an extensive area of moorland to the south-east of Carn Galver.
The Lanyon Tea Room (open seasonally) is located 0.5 miles away from the Men-an-Tol car park.Whilst the function of stone circles may be uncertain, it has been noted that such sites sit within a ‘ceremonial landscape’ which incorporates other broadly contemporary megalithic monuments, and where it is possible to see relationships and alignments between sites and prominent landscape features. The Boskednan stone circle is located in an area of moorland rich in megalithic sites. Boskednan stone circle is situated in an extensive area of moorland to the south-east of Carn Galver, West Penwith.
This area of moorland between Madron and Carn Galva has been described as a "ceremonial landscape" due to its wealth of ancient monuments. ?Reconstruction of Trevisker Ware by English HeritageLove this. There are suggestions that alignments exist and that radiate from Carn Galva. When first viewed from the footpath, it stands out prominently almost on the top of the highest ridge. Whilst the site is also known as the Nine Maidens or the Nine Stones of Boskednan it is likely there were originally 22 or 23 stones evenly space around the 69 metre (200ft) perimeter. To the south is the mine of Ding Dong, to the east is seen Mulfra Quoit on the crown of a barren height some 2 miles away.Yea, whoops, not sure what happened there! Interestingly these taller stones line up with Carn Galva, the highest point on the West Cornwall moors. Boskednan stone circle (marked on OS map as Nine Maidens) is partly ruinous, but retains enough to be a dominating presence on the moor.
Boskednan stone circle Boskednan stone circle 930 m Madron Bodrifty Round House Bodrifty Round House 810 m Lanyon Quoit Lanyon Quoit 1.5 km B3312 Madron To Morvah Road Men-an-Tol Men-an-Tol 2.3 km Near The Madron-Morvah Road Within a mile of the site are notable stones such as Men-an-Tol, Men Scryfa and Carfury menhir to mention a few. The name ‘Men an Tol’ means simply “holed stone” and despite having been considered a significant and popular monument from a very early date, its true purpose remains a mystery.The cairn and the menhir are on the eastern headland of St. Martin's overlooking the island of Nornour.Boskednan stone circle is situated in an extensive area of moorland to the south-east of Carn Galver, West Penwith.
Within a mile of the site are notable stones such as Men-an-Tol, Men Scryfa and Carfury menhir to mention a few. It stands on isolated moorland on West Penwith. Boskednan stone circle is one of Cornwall’s lesser well known circles. Although thirteen stones were reported to be standing as recently as the eighteenth century, only seven now remain upright - … It is down to us to decipher them.It’s a lovely site isn’t it, stunning views and wonderful feeling!The West Penwith circles all had related Cornish names. Fernacre stone circle is sited on a gentle east facing moorland slope, on Bodmin Moor, surrounded by three hills which mark the cardinal points of the compass, giving the impression that this location was very carefully chosen.In 1948, the Reverand HA Lewis discovered and reported the head of a menhir broken off from its original base near an alleged stone row. Specifically to the Metonic Cycle. Although it is also known as the Nine Maidens, the circle now comprises eleven stones, two of which are fallen. Boskednan stone circle (marked on OS map as Nine Maidens) is partly ruinous, but retains enough to be a dominating presence on the moor.