 The Boskednan Menhir, Cairns, and Tumuli are located northwest of the Nine Maidens stone circle. Described by obseervers as a barrow cemetery, the most notable feature of this site is the
roughly six foot menhir that leans at a considerable angle and that is immediately adjacent to the remains of a cairn ring and possibly was once part of it.
About the Boskednan Menhir, Cairns, and Tumuli
Megalithic Portal: Boskednan Menhir
Megalithic Portal: Boskednan Cairns and Tumuli
Modern Antiquarian: Boskednan Cairns
Wikipedia: Menhir
Wikipedia: Cairn
Journey to the Boskednan Menhir, Cairns, and Tumuli
The Boskednan Menhir, Cairns, and Tumuli are located on moorland in the West Penwith area of Cornwall in southwest England. Heading north on the Madron-Morvah road, just before the minor road to Great Bosullow and Chun Castle, you'll come across a farm track heading off uphill on the right. Park here and head up the track to Men-An-Tol. When you reach the right turn for Men-An-Tol, instead of turning off, continue on the track following it up and over the hill until you reach the Boskednan Menhir, Cairns, and Tumuli located before the Boskednan Stone Circle.
Ordnance Survey Map (SW432352)
Visitors Information
Visitors information for the Boskednan Menhir, Cairns, and Tumuli may be found at the geograph website. For general Cornwall tourist information, see the Visit Cornwall website.
Additional Photos of the Boskednan Menhir, Cairns, and Tumuli
Boskednan Cairns and Tumuli
Boskednan Menhir, Cairns, and Tumuli
Boskednan Menhir
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