The Orion Nebula
1,344 light years away with a radius of 12 light years!
Men-an-Tol
Thought to be late Neolithic/Bronze Age, in Folklore, the circular stone is said to have a Guardian who can make miraculous cures. In one story, a changeling baby was put through the stone to provide the mother with a real child.
Wheal Prosper Engine House
Built in 1860 the Wheal Prosper Engine House, located on the Rinsey Coast was made from granite and Killa's slate sourced from surrounding clifftops. Although its intended use was to mine for tin and copper Porthcew Lode, it was only in operation for 6 years due to the mine underperforming.
Lanyon Quoit
Believed to date back to Neolithic Periods, the megalithic structure Lanyon Quoit can be found two miles southeast of the Village Morvah, Cornwall. There are many theories and myths as to the purpose of this ancient structure. Some believed there were once ritual ceremonies performed here as the stones were once aligned with the cardinal points, while others believed it to be a burial
The Nine Maiden Circle
Believed to date back to the early Bronze age, the Nine Maidens were reputedly nine girls turned to stone for dancing on the Sabbath and, thus, angering their god; the Fiddler, their equally sinful musical accompaniment.
Roche Rock
Built in 1409, this now-ruined chapel was dedicated to Saint Michael in the Village of Roche, St Austell, Cornwall. Also known as Roche Rock Hermitage, it refers to the history of individuals using the settlement as a place to live to escape the temptations of the outside world. It was also used by families as means of shelter; in one such story, a family that contracted leprosy stayed h
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