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The Pipers Standing Stones

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The Pipers Standing Stones

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  • Location: St. Cleer, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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    November 17, 2022

    Hiking

    Legend has it the pipers were turned to stone for playing on the Sabbath. They tried to make an escape but didn't manage to get away.

    Others say they mark the spot where Howel and King Aethelstan stood facing each other before battle in the 10th century.

    April 29, 2023

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    Easy access from car park

    September 24, 2023

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    An impressive place, the stone circles (hurlers) and cheesewring in a fabulous landscape. Hiking without limits possible through fences, old mines and small lakes.
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