Boscawen-Un, Prehistoric stone circle in Cornwall, England
Boscawen-Un is a stone circle made of nineteen granite blocks arranged in an elliptical shape measuring about 25 meters by 22 meters. A leaning stone stands at the center of the formation.
The site dates to around 2000 BC and shows evidence of Bronze Age burial practices. An adjacent burial mound contains urns from this ancient period.
The name comes from Cornish and refers to an old settlement in the area. People gather here today for traditional ceremonies and experience the site as a connection to ancient traditions.
The stone circle sits on farmland and is reached via a marked path from the main road between Penzance and Land's End. It is best to wear sturdy footwear and be prepared for changeable weather.
The central stone bears rare carvings that depict axes. Such engravings appear at only a handful of other locations in the area.
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