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Hurlers Stone Circles England, UK

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

Northern Circle
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. Image credit: Holly Hayes