Merry Maidens is a Bronze Age stone circle in St Buryan, West Penwith, Cornwall. A perfect circle of 19 granite stones near St Buryan, with a famous legend about dancing maidens.
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About Merry Maidens
The Merry Maidens is one of the finest stone circles in Cornwall: 19 granite stones arranged in an almost perfect ring, thought to date from the Bronze Age.
Legend says the stones are girls turned to stone for dancing on a Sunday, and two tall standing stones nearby, the Pipers, are the musicians who played for them.
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Plan your visit
The circle is in a field beside the B3315 between Newlyn and Lamorna, with a small lay-by nearby. It is free to visit.
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Merry Maidens: FAQs
Where is Merry Maidens?
Merry Maidens is in St Buryan, West Penwith, Cornwall, in the Penzance area. Nearby you’ll also find Lamorna Cove and Carn Euny Ancient Village.
What is there to see and do at Merry Maidens?
Highlights include a near-perfect circle of 19 stones; the legend of the dancing maidens; the Pipers standing stones nearby; free and easy to reach.
How do I check opening times and prices for Merry Maidens?
Merry Maidens is a public place you can visit freely, but conditions such as tides, weather and parking vary, so check locally before you travel.
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