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Yet another disappearing stone… Stuart France

Posted on July 31, 2018 by Sue Vincent

* “It’s got a ‘wen’ in it!” * And if we had not already twigged that really should have clinched it! * Continue reading at Stuart France

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Morrow… Stuart France

Posted on July 30, 2018 by Sue Vincent

* …Well, if they did, they also intended us to work for it. * Part of our problem proved to be scale. What we call a lay-by is large and well marked. What they call a lay-by is more of … Continue reading →

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A visit to spiral castle… Stuart France

Posted on July 29, 2018 by Sue Vincent

* Although we didn’t know it at the time, Ballowal Barrow is a ‘Faery-Fort’. It is situated close to a now disused tin-mine and miners, during the late nineteenth century, upon finishing their night shift, are said to have seen … Continue reading →

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More sea mist… Stuart France

Posted on July 28, 2018 by Sue Vincent

* After our pre-historic village and our cause-wayed isle, we return to Lands End, ostensibly, to at least, again, consider ‘doing-the-touristy-thing’… Only to find that our dragon has been dining out on pea soup and that the parking charge would … Continue reading →

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Weaving Fate ~ Jan Malique #writephoto

Posted on July 25, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Sue’s photo for the Thursday Photo Prompt had me spinning a little tale of dragons, battles, and a seer. Please walk this way: ‘Seer, speak to me of the visions you see, hold nothing back.’   So says the King in anguished tones. … Continue reading →

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St Just… Stuart France

Posted on July 23, 2018 by Sue Vincent

* “And what did St Just do?” * * “Well, apart from displaying his true colours, and confirming the link between the stonework of ancient and less ancient sacred sites, he also reminded us why we’re here.” Continue reading at … Continue reading →

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How to disguise your sacred monument… Stuart France

Posted on July 22, 2018 by Sue Vincent

* Firstly, cover it with the Dragon’s Breath… Secondly, consign it to a relatively late historical period… Thirdly, invent for it a plausible name… * Continue reading at Stuart France

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Gone to earth… Stuart France

Posted on July 20, 2018 by Sue Vincent

* It is, perhaps, natural to speculate on the original inhabitant of our next site… ** Given its proximity to Dans Maen, a short walk away, Continue reading at Stuart France

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Dans Maen… Stuart France

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Sue Vincent

* This kind of weather adds to the atmosphere of these places, and makes the sun big… * The Merry Maidens stone circle is another of those with an attendant legend…   Continue reading at Stuart France

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Belerion… Stuart Fance

Posted on July 18, 2018 by Sue Vincent

* …Penzance seems unimpressed with our presence. The thick veil of mist and mizzle thrown up on our arrival has, by sun-up, intensified and is now accompanied by a sea-chill… * * If our hotel room had any windows we … Continue reading →

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