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Title
Hurlers Stone Circle Minions Bodmin Moor Cornwall
Artist
Richard Brookes
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Photograph
Description
The intriguing ancient standing stones known as The Hurlers stand on a remote part of Bodmin Moor near the village of Minions, near Liskeard, Cornwall, SW England, UK. The site comprises of three granite stone circles varying between 108-138 feet (33-42m) in diameter. The stones show evidence of having been worked to smooth them. The name originates in a legend that men who were playing Cornish Hurlers on a Sunday were magically turned to stone as a punishment for playing on the sabbath. Nearby stand two other monoliths known as the Pipers (who legend has it played music on a Sunday). There are also barrows, cairns, quoits, stone rows and hut circles in the vicinity. Archaeological excavations and analysis estimate the stones date from the Late Neolithic or Early Bronze Age (about 2000-1000BC) and were possibly used for ceremonial, processional and ritual purposes given their alignments. Of the 150 prehistoric stone circles in England, 16 are on Bodmin Moor. With this grouping the site is unique. Taken in the autumn in October near sunset.
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October 30th, 2018
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Reynoldsburg, OH - United States
Wonderful capture of these ancient stones! L/F
Richard Brookes replied:
Thank you Sharon, it's quite difficult to convey the scale as it is a big, exposed upland site of three circles. Golden hour light seems to suit best when there are long shadows and low angle light to highlight the stones... also there is usually less people around!
Western, IL - United States
Congratulations! Your fantastic photographic art has been chosen as a Camera Art feature! You are invited to archive your work in the Features Archive discussion as well as any other discussion in which it would fit!
Santa Clarita, CA - United States
CONGRATULATIONS! It is my great pleasure to FEATURE your outstanding artwork on the homepage of the Artist Group No Place Like Home, 11/12/2018! You are invited to post it in the Group's Features Discussion thread for posterity or any other thread that fits!
Stuart, FL - United States
To have access to such ancient sites must be thrilling. Wonderful shot here, Richard! L/F
Richard Brookes replied:
Hi William, thank you. Yes it is amazing to have this much history around and to be able to walk amongst it. We know so little about these sites which makes them more enigmatic! The location is stunning with distant views across upland moorland areas - maybe it aligns with other sites, topographical features or the stars...
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