By tradition, the Blind Fiddler prehistoric monolith, West Penwith, Cornwall, is a musician turned to stone for playing on the Sabbath.

By tradition, the Blind Fiddler prehistoric monolith, West Penwith, Cornwall, is a musician turned to stone for playing on the Sabbath. Stock Photo
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Mick Sharp / Alamy Stock Photo

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H1R480

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68.5 MB (2.1 MB Compressed download)

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Dimensions:

4207 x 5693 px | 35.6 x 48.2 cm | 14 x 19 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

April 2002

Location:

Blind Fiddler Standing Stone, Trenuggo, Penzance, West Penwith, Cornwall, England, UK

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According to tradition the Blind Fiddler prehistoric monolith, near Trenuggo, West Penwith, is a musician turned to stone as punishment for playing his violin on a Sunday. Bones chips & ashes were recorded in 1872 when the stone, sunk 1.2m in the ground, was dug around for treasure. The stone stands 3.55m high & is orientated N-S. Wind blows through a crop of winter wheat.