Mên-an-Tol
Madron
Map reference SW426349
(Holed
stone. Early Bronze Age.) A holed stone with two uprights at either end. The name
Mên-an-Tol means stone with a hole in Cornish. Perhaps originally part of a stone
circle or Chamber Tomb. Crawling through the hole is reputed to cure infertility
and rickets.The site is believed to be the remains of a double chambered Tomb,
the hole forming the link between adjacent chambers.
This ancient monument is composed three main stones: two uprights, and between these a 1.3m diameter circular stone, with a 700 mm diameter hole through its centre. A fourth stone forms part of the complex, but has fallen at some time in the past. Old plans of the of Mên-an-Tol site shows that originally these three main stones formed a triangle.
The stones are believed to be the remains of a double chambered NeolithicTomb, the hole forming the link between adjacent chambers. Mên-an-Tol's age in uncertain but the stones in the site are generally assigned to the Bronze Age, between 3000-4000 BCE.
There are many local traditions and rituals associated with Mên-an-Tol - known in the past as the Devil's Eye. The holed stone was thought to cure cure scrofula (a form of tuberculosis) and rickets in children. The naked child was passed through the hole in the stone three times and then pulled in an easterly direction along the grass a further three times. Adults seeking cures to rheumatism or spinal troubles were directed to crawl through the hole nine times, with their backs to the sun.
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Self Catering
Thatched self-catering beachside holiday cottage in Sennen Cove, Land's End; sleeping up to 12, set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 10 metres from the beach, with breathtaking sea views and enclosed garden. Golden sandy beaches. 1 mile walk to Land's End. | |
Bed & Breakfast
Situated near the village of Morvah the Farmhouse is around 300 years old and is warm and comfortable with organic bedlinen, and a cosy parlour. The breakfasts are generous with organic produce from the farmhouse whenever possible. | |
Self Catering
Casple Cottage is a traditional miner's cottage which has been sensitively refurbished to preserve its original character with exposed beams and exposed granite walls. Carrick View is a one bedroom apartment on the ground floor of a two storey granite barn which is situated within an area of outstanding natural beauty. | |
Bed & Breakfast
Bed and Breakfast in Zennor, The Tinners Arms is the only pub in Zennor and was built in 1271 to accommodate the masons who constructed St. Senara's Church which is famous for its mermaid. With its open log fires, stone floors and low ceilings it has changed little over the years and now offers a traditional pub experience with real Cornish ales | |
Self Catering
A grade II listed luxury holiday home in the Downalong area of St Ives. Popular with its abundance of fisherman's cottages lining cobbled streets. Close to Porthwidden -a small family beach, 30 seconds from house, and Porthmeor popular with the surfers - 2 minute walk. | |
Self Catering
A character 18th century barn conversion sleeping 4 people in the beautiful Lamorna
Valley. Trewoofe is conveniently situated for exploring West Cornwall and within easy reach of breathtaking coastal/country walks with stunning views and picturesque coves/beaches. | |
Self Catering
4 and 5* stylish properties in stunning coastal locations. 6 beautifully renovated houses, sleeping 2- 8 Come and enjoy cliff walks, sandy coves, surfing and St Ives, as well as exploring the island castle of St Michael's Mount. | |
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