MenuMên-an-Tol, Cornwall
The Mên-an-Tol is a small formation of prehistoric standing stones near Madron, Cornwall. The Mên-an-Tol consists of three upright granite stones: a round stone with its middle holed out with two standing stones to each side, in front of and behind the hole. The function of this enigmatic stone group has been the subject of numerous suggestions including: an astronomical observatory; part of a burial chamber; and part of a stone circle. It has attracted considerable folk belief. Traditionally children were passed through the hole as a cure for rickets. The monument is within the council area of Cornwall.
Historic England Scheduled Monument 1004641.
Place Type: Prehistoric Monument
Historic County: Cornwall
Lat, Long: 50.158557,-5.6045356
Grid Reference: SW 4264 3494
Civil Parish: Madron CP
Council Area: Cornwall CA
Police Area: Devon and Cornwall PA
GBPN ID: 303288
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Mên-an-Tol,_Cornwall_303288
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Historic England Scheduled Monument 1004641.
Place Type: Prehistoric Monument
Historic County: Cornwall
Lat, Long: 50.158557,-5.6045356
Grid Reference: SW 4264 3494
Civil Parish: Madron CP
Council Area: Cornwall CA
Police Area: Devon and Cornwall PA
GBPN ID: 303288
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Mên-an-Tol,_Cornwall_303288
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