Stone Age man visited the holy site of Saint-Just regularly over many thousands of years. Our distant ancestors settled on this dry moorland and assembled a group of megalithic monuments that is unique in Europe.

His excavations revealed a unique and complex Bronze Age funerary monument. In the centre of the barrow was a mound surrounded by two circular drystone walls. Contained within it were five small stone-lined chambers, known as cists, some with Bronze Age pottery and burnt bone.

Mar 13, 2022 · The various ancient sites that dot the landscape of Cornwall date from as far back as 20 thousand years or the middle of the Stone Age. Most of the Stone Age henges and megaliths (circles and standing stones), were constructed between 10,000 and 2,500 years BC.

SW386323) is a heavily restored prehistoric stone circle around one mile northeast of the town of St Just in Cornwall, United Kingdom. The nineteen granite stones are also known as The Dancing Stones.

A record of the Neolithic and Bronze Age archeological sites and monuments of Saint Just, Brittany.

The Selus Stone is thought to date from the fifth or sixth centuries, providing crucial evidence of early habitation in the area around St Just in Penwith. Originally the Romano-Christian stone was built into the church wall,...

In and around St Just are the remnants of Iron, Bronze and Stone Age monuments and the parish church dates back to the 15th century. Nowadays known for its vibrant community of artists and musicians, St Just truly comes alive on St Just Day in November when local residents celebrate the dedication of the church.

The site of the megaliths and moors of Saint‑Just is a natural area formed of rocks that are over 470 million years old, among which broom and gorse grow. The wild landscapes are home to a rich and varied fauna and flora.

There are many ruined tin-mining buildings in the area around St Just – part of the Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape UNESCO World Heritage Site – as well as ancient archaeologic remains from the Neolithic and Bronze Age.

St Just (Complex) on The Modern Antiquarian, the UK & Ireland's most popular megalithic community website. 5 images, 1 fieldnote, plus information on many more ancient sites nearby and across the UK & Ireland.