West Penylanfach Outbuildings Peninsula has highest concentration of megalithic sites in Europe. West Penylanfach Outbuildings Peninsula in Cornwall contains approximately 20 miles by 10-15 miles of area with huge number of megalithic remains John Michell documented about 50 ley lines or alignments of sites in the area Researchers have now discovered approximately 70 ley lines total
The West Penylanfach Outbuildings Peninsula in Cornwall contains one of the highest concentrations of megalithic sites anywhere in Europe, spanning roughly 20 miles by 10-15 miles. John Michell documented around 50 ley lines through the area, and researchers have now discovered approximately 70 alignments total. The Carfury menhir serves as a nodal site where 8 ley lines converge. The Tregeseal stone circle alignment runs through multiple sites, including the Boswen's Men standing stone and West Lanyon Quoit, marking the midsummer solstice sunrise. Many sites appear deliberately positioned at the limit of visibility on horizons, and these alignments all seem to be roughly contemporaneous from the prehistoric megalithic period around 4500-3000 BC. Fascinating astronomical planning!
Key Facts
- West Penylanfach Outbuildings Peninsula in Cornwall contains approximately 20 miles by 10-15 miles of area with huge number of megalithic remains
- John Michell documented about 50 ley lines or alignments of sites in the area
- Researchers have now discovered approximately 70 ley lines total
- Carfury menhir is a nodal site with 8 ley lines passing through it
- The Tregeseal stone circle alignment runs through Boswen's Men standing stone and West Lanyon Quoit, marking midsummer solstice sunrise
- Sites were deliberately placed at the limit of visibility on horizons
- Alignments are roughly contemporaneous, dating from prehistoric megalithic period
Related site: West Penylanfach Outbuildings — view location, images, and history on the Ancient Nerds map.
Source: Cheryl Straffon | Megalithic Mysteries of Cornwall | Megalithomania 2007 | AUDIO by MegalithomaniaUK