EnglandThe Tolvan Holed Stone is a triangular Neolithic standing stone near the village of Gweek in Cornwall, England, dating to approximately 3500-2600 BC. Standing 2.3 metres high, it features a circular hole near its base measuring 43 cm in diameter, making it the largest holed stone in Cornwall. The name derives from Cornish 'toll-ven' meaning holed stone. First recorded in 1649 as the 'Main-toll great stone,' it was moved to its current location in 1847 and trimmed to fit through gateposts. Historically used for curing sick children by passing them through the hole.
Tolvan Holed Stone
| Type | Megalithic stones |
|---|---|
| Period | 4500 - 3000 BC |
| Country | England |
| Coordinates | 50.1053° N, 5.2090° W |