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Cornwall, England

These images are from a trip to Cornwall, England, mainly of the area in and around Bodmin Moor. We were accommodated in Minions at the Pipers Post - very nice indeed -
Most of the photos were taken with film and later scanned into the computer - and some of the most interesting ones are still missing...
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The Pipers - 2 Stones southwest of the Hurlers, 1.5 m high and 2m apart<br /> Legend refers to them as two more male victims of divine petrification, having played their instruments on a Sunday - an unforgivable sin. . .<br /> Others think they may have astrological significance. You chose!
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The Pipers - 2 Stones southwest of the Hurlers, 1.5 m high and 2m apart
Legend refers to them as two more male victims of divine petrification, having played their instruments on a Sunday - an unforgivable sin. . .
Others think they may have astrological significance. You chose!

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  • The Hurlers are three stone circles in a line across the scenic landscape of Bodmin Moor in Cornwall. They date from the Bronze Age, about 1500 BC and are named for the medieval legend that they were men turned to stone for 'hurling' (a Celtic game) on Sunday.<br /> As with virtually all prehistoric standing stones, their exact purpose is not known.
  • the Hurlers - sectional
  • The Pipers - 2 Stones southwest of the Hurlers, 1.5 m high and 2m apart<br /> Legend refers to them as two more male victims of divine petrification, having played their instruments on a Sunday - an unforgivable sin. . .<br /> Others think they may have astrological significance. You chose!
  • The Pipers - 2 Stones southwest of the Hurlers, 1.5 m high and 2m apart<br /> Legend refers to them as two more male victims of divine petrification, having played their instruments on a Sunday - an unforgivable sin. . .<br /> Others think they may have astrological significance. You chose!
  • The Pipers Post, Minions, Cornwall
  • " No dear, don't eat that. . ."
  • the "Cheesewring", Bodmin Moor
  • The "Cheesewring"
  • Sheep grazing on Bodmin Moor
  • Path across the moors
  • Remains of a dwelling, Bodmin Moor
  • Andrea exploring ruins on Bodmin Moor
  • "Hanging out" in the old Engine House
  • Dozmary Pool - said to be the place where the 'Lady of the Lake' received the sword Excalibur form the dying King Arthur's hands - Andrea is hoping to catch a glimpse of it...
  • Dozmary Pool
  • "Now, where did she go . . ?"<br /> There is a story to that which we won't tell !
  • Trethevy Quoit, Darite, Cornwall
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  • Ascent to Tintagel Castle
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