Ailsa is having some stony encounters this week, though not unlike her brown phase of last week 😉
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Since I have just returned from Cornwall I thought I’d show you some of the ancient stones we came across on the Penwith Peninsula.
Tin Mine
Granite walls and farmhouse
Chyauster – Ancient Village
Men an Tol
Granite
I like the Tin Mine. it is very Cornish, obviously abandoned and unloved, and a permanent history lesson too. Nice shots Jude.
Regards as always.Pete. X
They are very iconic and I probably have better shots from a few years ago, as this was taken from quite a distance, but I thought I’d use some recent photos for a change. I’d never heard about the ancient village and standing stones before though, and the peninsula is covered in them!!
I love the photos of the standing stones – particularly the round one with the hole in it. I’m an Aussie. Could you please tell me where the Penwith Peninsula is – it looks likes a fascinating place.
It is the south-western area west of Penzance, Cornwall towards Lands End. The Men an Tol has quite an interesting folklore attached to it. There are a lot of standing stones in this area which I hope to see more of on another visit.
I like the last, abstract pattern formed by the lichen on the rock. And I do like tin mines…let’s se e some of your closer shots sometime!
Thanks Sue. I love the close-up of the stone too. As for tin mines, I shall have to go digging, but I’m sure I have a few 🙂
The first two give a great view of the landscape. Glad you posted Cornwall!
A pleasure Amy. Most Cornish photos are of the coast – and why not, it is remarkable – but this challenge gave me an excuse to post something a little different. I’m glad you liked them.
xx
The green is astounding. Oh and the rocks 🙂
Yes, don’t forget the rocks!
actually it’s stones isn’t it?
Pedant 😀
I’d love to visit Cornwall some day.
janet
Sorry I missed your comment Janet! Cornwall is well worth a visit – hope you make it 🙂