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Men-an-Tol
Cornwall
Standing
stones at Madron. Since the Bronze Age, Cornish folk have crawled through
it's circular holed stone, seeking a cure for rickets or infertility, as this
central stone is believed to have the power to heal illnesses.
To cure rickets and tuberculosis, naked children were passed through the hole
three times and then dragged through the grass three times toward the east.
Adults seeking cure from rheumatism or spinal troubles crawled through the hole
nine times against the sun.
Some
believe that these three stones are the remains of a Neolithic tomb.
The reason for this belief is that holed stones have been found in
alignment to the entrances of burial chambers.
Surrounded by the moorland filled with bracken, Men-an-Tol has a striking background. There seemed to be a peaceful serenity in the air surrounding the stones. Although we found the stones impressive, they are not all that big, and unless you're a child, climbing through the central holed stone is not all that easy, unless you don't mind getting dirty hands and knees! It is a moderate walk from the car park to Men-an-Tol, but one that is worth it.
Nearby
is Lanyon Quoit and Maen Scryfa inscribed stone and Iron Age Hill Fort.
Directions
From the A30, follow the signs for the village of Madron. Keep going through the village of Madron, passed Lanyon Quoit and Lanyon Farm. Men-an-Tol Studio is on the left and as you approach the Studio, parking space and the footpath to Men-an-Tol is on the right.
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