Trippet stones

Trippet is a stone circle on Bodmin Moor composed of eight upright granite stones and four fallen ones arranged in a circular formation. The formation measures roughly 32 meters across, creating a visible geometric pattern on the moorland.

The circle dates to around 1700 BCE and belongs to the Bronze Age period. Archaeological evidence suggests it originally contained between 26 and 28 standing stones, making it a more substantial structure than it appears today.

The name Trippet comes from local folklore about girls who were turned to stone as punishment for dancing on Saturday. This tale remains part of the place's identity and shapes how people understand the site.

The site sits near a minor road on Manor Common in Blisland, about 9 kilometers northeast of Bodmin. The open moorland is accessible year-round and allows clear views of the circle from different angles.

The stones align in specific ways with nearby Stripple Stones and the Leaze circle, suggesting possible astronomical connections in how they were positioned. These relationships between several circles in the region suggest they formed part of a larger system of ritual landmarks.

GPS coordinates: 50.54480,-4.63928

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:02