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Ancient granite stile.

One of many such stiles on the old path between Vogue and Treskerby. I'll upload a few of them as and when. They often span a brooklet such as this as well as hedges (Cornish for stone walls!)
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19 comments

Pam J said:

Love THEM !
2 years ago

William Sutherland said:

Beautiful capture! Stay well!

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2 years ago

Valeriane ♫ ♫ ♫¨* said:

extraordinaire****************
2 years ago ( translate )

J.Garcia said:

A crossing for experts.., Andy!
2 years ago

Andy Rodker replied to J.Garcia:

Thank you. Judite.
Some people are advocating their complete removal so that this path can be accessed by wheelchair users. I add NO comment here.
2 years ago

Keith Burton said:

An interesting style of stile Andy..........I don't think I've ever seen one, but then I've rarely been in Cornwall.

Do you think the stones were quarried for this particular purpose, or have they been nicked from an old Roman road and re-purposed?
2 years ago

Andy Rodker replied to Keith Burton:

Thank you, Keith.
More likely they were from ancient stone circles and other prehistoric sites. And there are many 'rounds' hereabouts which were bronze and iron age settlements and almost certainly defended with granite walls and these could well have been old gate posts and so on.
2 years ago

grobi358 said:

Interesting shot and informations! Apparently many people and animals have already walked over them, they are quite worn out. Have a nice weekend Andy!
2 years ago

Andy Rodker replied to grobi358:

It takes a lot to grind granite down, Grobi! I suspect these were simply the original shapes.
Many thanks!
2 years ago

Keith Burton replied to Andy Rodker:

Interesting stuff..........thanks Andy.
2 years ago ( translate )

Andy Rodker said:

Thank you everypody!
2 years ago

Ulrich John said:

A Touch of history !
2 years ago

Roger (Grisly) said:

Interesting and a nice shot Andy
Thank you for posting your image in the group
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2 years ago

Falk Preusche said:

Sie sehen schon sehr abgenutzt aus.
2 years ago ( translate )

Andy Rodker said:

Ulrich,
Roger,
Falk,
Very many thanks!
2 years ago