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The focus of fascination with this evocative circle is certainly the pillar
located in the centre. Although it is a full 2.5m (8 feet) in length, it leans at such an
angle that its tip is only 1.9m (6 feet 2 inches) above the ground. Excavation has
revealed evidence that it was installed in the leaning position. The large circle is
actually an oval 25m (82 feet) SE-NW by 22.3 (73 feet). The nineteen stones are rather
evenly spaced, and the wide gap at the west suggests an astronomical alignment similar to
the nearby Merry Maidens. The stones vary from 0.9m (3 feet) to
1.5m (5 feet) in height, with the smooth sides facing the interior of the ring. During the
summer months, the circle is nearly concealed by high bracken.
Below, right: An ant that had climbed to the very tip of the
oblique center stone, at least an 8 foot journey. He's got high hopes.
Access: A few hundred metres south of the A30, 1.5km north of St
Buryan.
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Rating: General Impression 4, Ambience 5, Access 4
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