Tregeseal East stone circle

Tregeseal East is a stone ring comprising 19 granite stones arranged in a circle with a diameter of 21 meters, positioned near Carn Kenidjack on open moorland. The formation displays the typical layout of prehistoric ceremonial structures from this region.

The monument dates from the late Neolithic or early Bronze Age and was originally part of a larger configuration with three stone circles aligned from east to west. Only this remaining ring now survives from that ancient arrangement.

The stones are known locally as Meyn an Dons, a Cornish name meaning Stones of the Dance. This naming reflects how the ring has remained embedded in local storytelling for generations.

Access is via a path heading north from the Penzance to St Just road, which leads directly across open moorland to the site. The ground is open and accessible on foot, with no barriers or gates blocking the approach.

The eastern side of the ring maintains its original stone placement, while the western section has been reconstructed multiple times over the centuries. This contrast reveals how the structure has been shaped by erosion and human intervention over time.

Location: St Just

Website: https://cornishancientsites.com/ancient-sites/tregeseal-stone-circle

GPS coordinates: 50.13370,-5.65852

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:06