![]() ![]() The axis through the centres of the two northern circles aligns on Rillaton Barrow to the north-east, while the axis of the other circles aligns directly with a cairn to the south-west. Stone robbing has damaged all the circles to some extent, while the introduction of cattle has resulted in many of the stones falling over. ![]() The southern circle has not been excavated it has nine original stones of which seven have fallen. All the stones were hammered smooth, and the chippings were deposited nearby. The central circle has 14 original stones and 14 markers. A strip of granite paving ran between this and the central circle. The regular spacing suggests there would have been five more. Of the northern circle 15 original stones are visible, and excavation indicated there were originally 10 more, now represented by marker stones. To the west is a pair of outlying upright stones standing close together, known as the Pipers. The stones are of granite, many with flat inner faces and some with flattened tops. They are traditionally reputed to be the remains of men petrified for playing 'hurling' on a Sunday. Summary : The Hurlers consist of three late Neolithic or early Bronze Age stone circles arranged in a line aligned north-east to south-west, a grouping unique in England. Historic England Research Records The Hurlers ![]()
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