The Pipers facts for kids
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The Pipers standing stones on Bodmin Moor with a view of Stowe's Hill
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The Pipers are two tall standing stones found on Bodmin Moor in Cornwall, UK. They stand close to another famous ancient site called The Hurlers stone circles. You can find them near the village of Minions, Cornwall.
It's interesting to know that there's another pair of standing stones also called The Pipers. These are located further south in Cornwall, near the Merry Maidens stone circle.
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The Pipers: Ancient Stones of Bodmin Moor
What Are The Pipers?
The Pipers are two impressive stones that stand about 2 metres (or 6.5 feet) tall. The distance between them is also around 2 metres. They are located about 120 metres west-south-west of the middle circle of The Hurlers.
These stones are very old, dating back thousands of years. They are a reminder of the people who lived in Cornwall long ago.
The Legend of The Hurlers
The Pipers are closely linked to the legend of The Hurlers. According to an old story, The Hurlers were once people playing a game called hurling. This game was a bit like modern-day rugby.
The legend says that these people were playing on a Sunday, which was considered a holy day. The Pipers were the musicians playing music for the dancers. Because they were all having fun on a holy day, they were turned into stone! The three circles of stones are the dancers, and The Pipers are the musicians.
Discoveries Nearby
The area around The Pipers is very important for archaeologists. In 1818, some amazing ancient items were found at a place called Rillaton Barrow. This site is about 550 metres north of The Pipers.
Archaeologists discovered a bronze dagger and a special gold cup there. They also found some beads and flint tools. These finds tell us a lot about the people who lived on Bodmin Moor thousands of years ago. They show that these ancient people had skilled craftspeople and valuable possessions.
