STONE SITES
I began visiting stone sites in 2023 and then drawing digital sketches of these places since then, most I have visited in person to sketch on location, some from photographs. Many of these have been published within Excalibur magazine and Bolderdash zine. The sites represent a historical interest to me but also a spiritual one, there's something truly special about these places, their longevity, the mysteries to their purpose and significance to early mankind, and the folklore that now surrounds many of them.
Cornwall
Boscowen-Un Stone Circle
A firm favourite for many due to the unique shape and layout given the angled centre stone. The stones around it are also interesting as one is fully Quartz, it's easy to see from this site why to many they are seen as ritual sites and incredibly spiritual places.
Cornwall
Stannon Stone Circle
Situated on Bodmin Moor, Stannon is an isolated stone circle site situated a short walk from Arthur's hall. The stones here are theorized to line up with Rough Tor nearby and point to the belief that these ancient sites surround ritual Tor enclosures showing their importance to the ancient world.
Cornwall
The Hurlers Stone Circle
Situated on the edge of Bodmin Moor, these stone circles are some of the most impressive in all of Cornwall, certainly some of the most intact. The site sits just below the Cheesewring, an ancient stone formation dating back to the last ice age. Besides these stone circles lie the Pipers standing stones and Rillaton barrow.
Wales
The Sons of Arthur
These stones are named after Arthurs children killed within the narrative of the Mabinogion by a boar. This creature is subsequently hunted across Wales and Cornwall.
Cornwall
The Pipers
Situated next to the Hurlers Stone Circle these stones seem to be a gateway to the site which comprises of 3 stone circles that lead up to the Cheesewring rock formation and Rillaton Barrow on Bodmin Moor.
Somerset
Stanton Drew
Scaling similar to Avesbury, this stone site is a hidden gem in Somerset situated near to Glastonbury and the Somerset levels. Legend tells this was a Wedding party turned to stone by the devil.
Cornwall
Lanyon Quoit
Once capable of sheltering a man on horseback this Cromlech has since collapsed and subsequently been rebuilt in the 18th Century. Due to it's proximity to a nearby road this is one of the most accessible and popular stone sites in Cornwall.
Cornwall
Men-an-Tol
Believed to heal those who travel through it, this stone site holds the legend of a pisky who could heal the sick. among others, it is perhaps the most famous holed stone in the UK.
Cornwall
Trevethy Quoit
Also known as 'The Giant's house' or Arthurs Quoit, Trevethy Quoit is an impressive Quoit, the capstone has a hole in it which many have compared to the holed stones found in stone sites around the UK including the Men an Tol holed stone found in Penwith.
Cornwall
The Pipers (Penwith)
The Pipers of Penwith are two large stones in opposing fields that are likely outliers to the Merry maidens stone circle. The story being that they were the music players to the circle of maidens all turned to stone.
Cornwall
Long Tom
Found not far from the Hurlers Stone Circle on Bodmin moor, Long Tom is a Christianized stone with a carved cross at the top, named after a giant in local legend. This stone also has a mark from the Ordinance survey on its length which shows it has been used as a benchmark point to measure against the height of sea level with regards to the surrounding landscape.