Mên-an-Tol

Morvah, Cornwall · United Kingdom · Stone formation

A small but striking stone formation around which legends swirl.

Mên-an-Tol near Morvah, Penzance, is a striking if small formation of standing stones with a distinctive round stone at its centre. Tradition has a great deal to say about the site and legends swirl around it. Crawling through the round stone is said to heal illness and bring fertility. Source: Haunted Places in Britain (PDF compilation).

FAQ

Where is Mên-an-Tol located?

Mên-an-Tol is in Morvah, Cornwall, United Kingdom.

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Accounts are drawn from local folklore and visitor reports.

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