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Men Scryfa — Attraction in Madron

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Mên Scryfa is an inscribed standing stone in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. The inscription, dating to the early medieval period, commemorates "Rialobranus son of Cunovalus."
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Mên-an-Tol
Penzance TR20 8NU, United Kingdom
Boskednan Stone Circle
Madron, Penzance TR20 8XU, United Kingdom
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Men Scryfa

Madron, Penzance TR20 8NX, United Kingdom
4.6(21)
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Mên Scryfa is an inscribed standing stone in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. The inscription, dating to the early medieval period, commemorates "Rialobranus son of Cunovalus."

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4.6
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5.0
1y

The inscription, in debased Roman capitals, reads "Rialobrani Cunovali fili", which translates as "Rialobranus son of Cunovalus." Rialobran is not known elsewhere, but he may have been a Cornish petty king or tribal leader. The inscription has been dated on stylistic grounds to the 5th to 8th century AD. It is thought, however, that the stone itself could be a prehistoric standing stone. The inscription is on the northern face, although the bottom of the inscription is buried in the ground. At one time two plain crosses were said to be viewable at the upper end of the stone. The horizontal axis of the lower cross, is clearly visible but the vertical stroke is very indistinct. The smaller cross above this can no longer be distinguished. Sadly on Thursday 1 June 2023, the stone was vandalised by unknown individuals. The top of the stone was covered in petrol and lit on fire. Additionally, a 4" hole had been dug around the base of the stone. CASPN and police were alerted. Definitely worth a look if you're doing the...

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5.0
7y

Ancient monolith marking the site of a fallen Kernowyon warrior. The 'Inscribed Stone' is about 2m high. It roughly dates from the Bronze Age but was inscribed around the 5th Century CE to commemorate the death in battle of a royal warrior. The northern face has the inscription 'RIALOBRANI CUNOVALI FILI' which means 'Royal Raven son of the Glorious Prince'

This site is a 5min walk from Mên-an-Tol and definitely...

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3.0
6y

Good site and worth a visit however you need to be physically fit the farmer who owns the field as blocked up the stile that stands on side of the field gate so you need to be able to shin over it...not too sure if he is allowed yo block access like...

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Pete / HelPete / Hel
The inscription, in debased Roman capitals, reads "Rialobrani Cunovali fili", which translates as "Rialobranus son of Cunovalus." Rialobran is not known elsewhere, but he may have been a Cornish petty king or tribal leader. The inscription has been dated on stylistic grounds to the 5th to 8th century AD. It is thought, however, that the stone itself could be a prehistoric standing stone. The inscription is on the northern face, although the bottom of the inscription is buried in the ground. At one time two plain crosses were said to be viewable at the upper end of the stone. The horizontal axis of the lower cross, is clearly visible but the vertical stroke is very indistinct. The smaller cross above this can no longer be distinguished. Sadly on Thursday 1 June 2023, the stone was vandalised by unknown individuals. The top of the stone was covered in petrol and lit on fire. Additionally, a 4" hole had been dug around the base of the stone. CASPN and police were alerted. Definitely worth a look if you're doing the circular walk.
Tim BunyardTim Bunyard
Ancient monolith marking the site of a fallen Kernowyon warrior. The 'Inscribed Stone' is about 2m high. It roughly dates from the Bronze Age but was inscribed around the 5th Century CE to commemorate the death in battle of a royal warrior. The northern face has the inscription 'RIALOBRANI CUNOVALI FILI' which means 'Royal Raven son of the Glorious Prince' This site is a 5min walk from Mên-an-Tol and definitely worth visiting.
ANTHONY MARTINANTHONY MARTIN
Some interesting chiseled abstract patterns on the the side. Also have a look at stone wall of the field. Some quite massive flat stones there too! (The photo is taken from the public entrance to the field)
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The inscription, in debased Roman capitals, reads "Rialobrani Cunovali fili", which translates as "Rialobranus son of Cunovalus." Rialobran is not known elsewhere, but he may have been a Cornish petty king or tribal leader. The inscription has been dated on stylistic grounds to the 5th to 8th century AD. It is thought, however, that the stone itself could be a prehistoric standing stone. The inscription is on the northern face, although the bottom of the inscription is buried in the ground. At one time two plain crosses were said to be viewable at the upper end of the stone. The horizontal axis of the lower cross, is clearly visible but the vertical stroke is very indistinct. The smaller cross above this can no longer be distinguished. Sadly on Thursday 1 June 2023, the stone was vandalised by unknown individuals. The top of the stone was covered in petrol and lit on fire. Additionally, a 4" hole had been dug around the base of the stone. CASPN and police were alerted. Definitely worth a look if you're doing the circular walk.
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Ancient monolith marking the site of a fallen Kernowyon warrior. The 'Inscribed Stone' is about 2m high. It roughly dates from the Bronze Age but was inscribed around the 5th Century CE to commemorate the death in battle of a royal warrior. The northern face has the inscription 'RIALOBRANI CUNOVALI FILI' which means 'Royal Raven son of the Glorious Prince' This site is a 5min walk from Mên-an-Tol and definitely worth visiting.
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Some interesting chiseled abstract patterns on the the side. Also have a look at stone wall of the field. Some quite massive flat stones there too! (The photo is taken from the public entrance to the field)
ANTHONY MARTIN

ANTHONY MARTIN

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