St Piran's Round, Medieval amphitheater in Perranzabuloe, England.
The circular earth structure measures 130 feet in diameter with ramparts rising 12 feet high and a surrounding 6-foot-deep ditch.
Built during the Iron Age as a fortified farmstead, this site transformed into a performance venue for medieval Cornish language plays.
The central feature called The Devil's Spoon marked the spot where actors emerged during religious performances in the Middle Ages.
The amphitheater stands 1.2 kilometers along the B3285 from Goonhavern, with available parking near a small lane opposite a pink house.
Only two plen-an-gwarys remain nearly complete in Cornwall, with St Piran's Round representing the most preserved example.
Location: Perranzabuloe
GPS coordinates: 50.34820,-5.12332
Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:31
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