Thursday, September 16, 2010

The Cornish Mystery Of The Men-an-Tol Stones

Cornwall, England has figured prominently in myth and legend; its ancient inhabitants contributing to a wealth of material in myth and legend; fact and fiction. In this article from "67 Not Out" comes a fascinating look at the "Men-an-Tol Stones."

I thought I would do an occasional post about some of the mysteries in Cornwall, where I live. I'm starting off with Men-an-Tol, which is sometimes referred to as the Crick Stone or the Devil's Eye.

The stones are believed to be from the Bronze age and, if this is correct, would mean they are over 3500 years old. As to what they actually are or signify is debatable.
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