Men-an-Tol (holed stone)

Unknown purpose. Presumed to be neolithic. Healing powers were attributed to it at least since the middle ages (babies would be passed through the hole).
Near Lanyon Farm, Madron parish, Cornwall.

Roger (Grisly), Dimas Sequeira, Jim Kerslake, Annaig56 and 24 other people have particularly liked this photo

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Andy Rodker ^club

I don't think that was their purpose, Dimas and anyway they have been moved out of position in recent centuries so we will never know, sadly!.

4 years ago.

HaarFager ^club

Are you sure it isn't just an ancient miniature golf course?

2 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club has replied

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99.999999% sure, Kenny!

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club

Nice and interesting capture Andy
Thank you for posting your image in the group
www.ipernity.com/group/west.of.england

2 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club has replied

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Many thanks, Roger!

2 years ago.

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