Still Standing
Minions is a short distance from Liskeard on Bodmin Moor.
The Hurlers, a unique Bronze Age Monument (c.1500 BC) consisting of a set of 3 standing stone circles is located on the west side of the village.
The name The Hurlers derives from a folk tale of people petrified for failing to observe the Lord’s Day, in this case local men playing the Celtic sport of hurling. Furthermore, just to the west of the three circles, two large menhirs stand like gateposts and are known as The Pipers - yet more rebellious locals. However, it is likely that this Bronze Age site was of much more significance, being used for ritual and ceremony, in other words activities deemed Pagan and unacceptable to early Christians, hence the cautionary tale.
The location of the Hurlers is of relevance as they lie near the convergence of two rivers, conveniently placing them where travellers and traders would have met. Such a location is not uncommon for stone circles. The surrounding countryside is also peppered with other ancient ceremonial remains in the shape of cists, barrows and standing stones.
The site is managed by the Cornwall Heritage Trust.
Still Standing
Minions is a short distance from Liskeard on Bodmin Moor.
The Hurlers, a unique Bronze Age Monument (c.1500 BC) consisting of a set of 3 standing stone circles is located on the west side of the village.
The name The Hurlers derives from a folk tale of people petrified for failing to observe the Lord’s Day, in this case local men playing the Celtic sport of hurling. Furthermore, just to the west of the three circles, two large menhirs stand like gateposts and are known as The Pipers - yet more rebellious locals. However, it is likely that this Bronze Age site was of much more significance, being used for ritual and ceremony, in other words activities deemed Pagan and unacceptable to early Christians, hence the cautionary tale.
The location of the Hurlers is of relevance as they lie near the convergence of two rivers, conveniently placing them where travellers and traders would have met. Such a location is not uncommon for stone circles. The surrounding countryside is also peppered with other ancient ceremonial remains in the shape of cists, barrows and standing stones.
The site is managed by the Cornwall Heritage Trust.