Boscawen-Ûn is a Bronze Age stone circle close to St Buryan in Cornwall. It consists of nineteen upright stones in an ellipse with another, leaning, middle stone just south of the centre. There is a west-facing gap in the circle, which may have formed an entrance. The stone circle was erected in the Bronze Age.

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Founded: 2500-1500 BCE
Category: Prehistoric and archaeological sites in United Kingdom

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Nita Khatri (2 years ago)
The area is beautiful. Anyone visiting should park their car on the A30 which is an easier route if driving. Our satnav took us up a gravelled road which one can only drive a small section, so we had to park at a section which looked like a passing place.
Ken Dobson (2 years ago)
After quite a trek,this circle was definitely worth it..almost like a giant sun dial and very easy to photograph.
Ian W (2 years ago)
Google maps takes you to the wrong location. Follow the A30 further along and you see a small laybye with a proper gate and path to the stones. A 10 min walk from the A30
Nicole (2 years ago)
Stone circle right off the A30 that is totally worth a stop! There is a parking area with ~3 parallel spots right outside the gate, and it is about a 10 min brisk walk to the circle. The path was a bit soggy after a rainy day, but not too bad. It’s cool because it is completely surrounded by a hedge and feels very peaceful. No one else was there when I visited. The parking and path are easily visible via satellite view on the map.
Alan joseph noble (3 years ago)
Good place. But lot to walk. If you love walking you can see a beautiful stone circle after 10-15 minute walk. This circle is beautiful. I went this place with my friends but they don’t like to walk. I walk myself alone and see such a beautiful stone circle at the end of walk. Also if you are going after a rain lots of muds and water on the way to this place. Not suitable with children. Bit difficult to walk to this place
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