Hurlers Stone Circles Cornwall, England

Northern
Part of the northern stone circle of the Hurlers. It is 34.7m (114') in diameter and currently has 15 stones, though four have fallen and there were originally 24 stones in total. Located in the scenic landscape of Bodmin Moor in Cornwall, the Hurlers date from about 1500 BC. They consist of three stone circles in a row and are named for a medieval legend that they are men turned to stone for hurling (a Celtic game) on Sunday. Holly Hayes all photos →

Dating from about 1500 BCE, the Hurlers are a set of three stone circles between two hills and two rivers in central Cornwall.

Location map of Hurlers Stone Circles, Cornwall, England. Click to enlarge.
Aerial view of Hurlers Stone Circles, Cornwall, England. Click to enlarge.

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Page Title
Hurlers Stone Circles
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
October 8, 2013
Last Updated
September 30, 2023