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Magazine Overview

Title: Meyn Mamvro
Issue: Contents (Archive)
Date Range: 1986-1999

Meyn Mamvro is described as a magazine dedicated to the study of ancient stones and sacred sites within Cornwall. It has been published consistently three times a year since 1986, accumulating a substantial body of original material concerning the region's prehistory and ancient customs.

Content Structure and Navigation

The provided document is an archive listing of articles published in Meyn Mamvro. It is organized chronologically by issue number and date, spanning from Issue No. 1 (December 1986) to Issue No. 34 (Autumn 1997) within the initial sections presented. The archive also indicates a broader range of issues covered, from Issues 1-10 (1986-1989), Issues 11-20 (1990-1992), Issues 21-30 (1993-1996), and Issues 31-40 (1996-1999).

For readers browsing for specific interests, a 'Themes' section is mentioned, which categorizes articles by subject, such as stone circles, fogous, or Arthurian sites. A full index, compiled by Raymond Cox, is available on the subsequent page. The website also offers the option to download PDF versions of each issue.

Key Articles and Themes by Issue (Selected Highlights)

• Issues 1-10 (1986-1989):
• No. 1 (Dec 1986): Covers 'The Gorseth of Cornwall' by Hugh Miners, 'The Riddle of the Fogous' by Craig Weatherhill, and topics like 'Ley No.1' and 'Holy Water'.
• No. 2 (May 1987): Features 'Lost Stones of Tregeseal Common', 'Mother and Sun: the orientation of the Fogous', and 'The Fires of Bel: the Celtic Midsummer'.
• No. 3 (Aug 1987): Includes 'Earth Magic at Cornish Sites', 'Living with a Fogou', and 'The Faery Folk'.
• No. 4 (Nov 1987): Articles such as 'Centre Stones in Cornish Circles', 'Where Stones Touch the Sky', and 'Corn Dollies, a pagan origin'.
• No. 5 (Feb 1988): Explores 'Dowsing the Earth Energies', 'Brittany: Penwith's French Connection', and 'The Riddle of the Mazes'.
• No. 6 (June 1988): Contains 'Centre Stones & Inscribed Stones', 'The Celtic Year', and a tribute to Ithel Colquhoun.
• No. 7 (Winter 1988-9): Focuses on 'Summer Solstice with the cows of Boskednan', 'Vandalism at the Land's End', and 'Celtic Crosses - a pagan origin'.
• No. 8 (Spring 1989): Features 'Duloe & the mystery of quartz', 'Ley Lines & Liars at Land's End', and 'Lyonesse: the legend and the land'.
• No. 9 (Summer 1989): Includes 'Tintagel Slates Enigma', 'Chasing the Dragon', and 'Fogous: The Cult of the Fogou'.
• No. 10 (Autumn-Winter 1989): Discusses 'Ancient Sites under threat', 'Penwith Altar Stones', and 'The Ritual Cycle'.

• Issues 11-20 (1990-1992):
• No. 11 (Spring 1990): Articles on 'Healing & Divination at Holy Wells', 'Stones of Power', and 'Morgawr and the Mawnan Owlman'.
• No. 12 (Summer 1990): Covers 'Protecting Cornwall's Sites', 'Rings of Stone: Sightlines to the Sun', and 'Duloe Circle: a healing sanctuary'.
• No. 13 (Autumn-Winter 1990): Features 'Guardians of Cornwall's Heritage', 'Tintagel's Sacred Site', and 'Quartz Stones on Bodmin Moor'.
• No. 14 (Spring 1991): Includes 'Cornish Fogous as Ritual Centres' and 'Cornish Giants in the Landscape'.
• No. 15 (Summer 1991): Explores 'King Arthur in Cornwall', 'Tristan & Iseult - the legend in Cornwall', and 'Arthur at the Land's End'.
• No. 16 (Autumn-Winter 1991): Focuses on 'Crop Circle News', 'Scilly: Isles of the Goddess', and 'The Return of the Goddess'.
• No. 17 (Winter-Spring 1992): Articles on 'Goddesses & Gods of the Celts' and 'Serpent Power'.
• No. 18 (Summer 1992): Covers 'Sacred Sites for the Living' and 'Bran the Blessed'.
• No. 19 (Autumn-Winter 1992): Features 'Standing Stone uprooted by Born-Again farmer', 'Folklore of the Fogou', and 'Guide to Inscribed Stones 1'.
• No. 20 (Winter-Spring 1993): Includes 'Eathorne Menhir replaced' and 'Stowe's Hill - a ritual centre'.

• Issues 21-30 (1993-1996):
• No. 21 (Summer 1993): Articles on 'CEMG; Crop Circles Group', 'The Healing Properties of Holy Wells', and 'Strange Phenomena at Ancient Sites'.
• No. 22 (Autumn 1993): Covers 'The Mên-an-Tol - a hole new puzzle', 'The Tristan Stone', and 'Iseult - a pagan goddess?'.
• No. 23 (Winter-Spring 1994): Features 'John Michell in Cornwall', 'Circles of Mystery', and 'Cliff Castles or sham castles?'.
• No. 24 (Summer 1994): Includes 'Cornwall & Ireland - the ancient link', 'The Fairy Lands', and 'Fogous & Souterrains'.
• No. 25 (Autumn 1994): Explores 'The Old Stones of Lamorna Plateau', 'Fowey - a Goddess place?', and 'Spirit Paths in Cornwall'.
• No. 26 (Winter-Spring 1995): Focuses on 'Stone Circular - Seven Sisters & Tregeseal', 'The Moon-an-Tol', and 'Gereint, a lost Cornish Sun-god'.
• No. 27 (Summer 1995): Articles on 'Carn Brea Midsummer Alignment', 'Landscape Patterns: the Giant of the Lizard', and 'The Pentagon of St Mabyn'.
• No. 28 (Summer-Autumn 1995): Covers 'Grumbla Cromlech rediscovered', 'St Bridget & her Chapels', and 'A Cornish Shaman'.
• No. 29 (Winter 1995-1996): Features 'Lost & Found - standing stones', 'The Mên-an-Tol Observatory', and 'Witchcraft in Cornwall 1'.
• No. 30 (Spring-Summer 1996): Includes 'Total Eclipse of the Sun', 'The Boslow Stone', and 'Witchcraft in Cornwall 2'.

• Issues 31-40 (1996-1999):
• No. 31 (Autumn 1996): Articles on 'Paganism & Christianity at the Interface', 'Cornwall's Holy Wells 4', and 'Fogou - gateway to the Underworld'.
• No. 32 (Winter-Spring 1997): Covers 'Lost & Found - God/dess figurine', 'Life & Death in Bronze Age Cornwall', and 'Piskey Led'.
• No. 33 (Spring-Summer 1997): Features 'Lost & Found - Kerris Inscribed stone', 'Cornwall's Holy Wells 5', and 'Epona's Children'.
• No. 34 (Autumn 1997): Includes 'Chapel Idne and the Holy Well', 'Three-point alignments in West Penwith', and 'Cornish Dragon Lore'.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes throughout the listed articles in Meyn Mamvro are strongly centered on Cornwall's rich heritage of ancient stones, sacred sites, and prehistoric and ancient customs. There is a consistent focus on paganism, Celtic traditions, mythology (including Arthurian legends), and earth mysteries. Specific recurring topics include stone circles, fogous (ancient underground structures), holy wells, ley lines, inscribed stones, and landscape patterns. The magazine appears to adopt an editorial stance that promotes the exploration and preservation of this historical and cultural landscape, often delving into the spiritual and esoteric aspects of these sites. The inclusion of 'Crop Circle News' and discussions on 'Goddesses & Gods' suggests an openness to contemporary earth mysteries and neo-paganism alongside historical research.

This document provides the table of contents for issues No. 35 (Winter-Spring 1998) through No. 69 (Summer 2009) of Meyn Mamvro magazine. The magazine is published by CEMG and the Sacred Sites Network Group, with contributions from various authors and organizations like the Penwith Pagan Moot, Dowsing News, CASPN, and the Soc of Leyhunters.

Content Breakdown by Issue

No. 35: Winter-Spring 1998

This issue features articles on the Hummadruz at Zennor Quoit, Cornwall's Holy Wells (part 6), lesser-known sites in Penwith (West 1), traces of the Goddess Sillina (part 1), Terence Meaden's Cornish Diary (part 1), and Cerridwen's Cauldron.

No. 36: Spring-Summer 1998

Contents include early tin mining in Cornwall, Terence Meaden's Cornish Diary (part 2), lesser-known sites in Penwith (West 2), Maytime celebrations in Cornwall, the Maypole Dance, 'In the Merry Morning of May' (Padstow & the Obby Oss), and an exploration of the Obby Oss's age.

No. 37: Autumn 1998

Articles cover 'Straight Lines & Crooked Ideas', 'In Search of a Quaint Stone', Cornwall's Holy Wells (part 7), lesser-known sites in Penwith (West 3), traces of the Goddess Sillina (part 2), Cornwall's Mysterious Places (Rame Peninsula), and Cerridwen's Cauldron.

No. 38: Winter-Spring 1999

This issue includes 'Readers Write' on mazes and labyrinths, Bodmin Moor as a ritual landscape (Leskernick), the 'Arthur' Stone, Arthur at Tintagel, Cornwall's Mysterious Places (Tintagel Island footprint), Cornwall and Arthur, and the sacred hare in Cornwall.

No. 39: Summer 1999 (Total Eclipse Edition)

Features include a Genius Loci Press Release, 'Eclipse of the Sun', 'Astrology of the 1999 Eclipse', a guide to eclipse sites in Cornwall, 'The Mysterious Number 19 & the Cornish Eclipse', 'Dor Dama', and 'Turning the wheel of the sun'.

No. 40: Autumn 1999

Contents include articles on eclipses in Cornwall, an 'unholy well' at Sancreed Well, wells at Madron and Chapel Euny, the St Agnes Labyrinth, 'Proper mazed', a CEMG 10th anniversary supplement, 'The sword in the stones', 'The mystery of the Labyrinth', and 'Mên-an-Tol, Vulva of the Goddess'.

Issues 41-50 (2000-2003)

#### No. 41 Winter-Spring 2000

Topics include Mên-an-Tol & Lanyon Quoit, 'Well Restored & Well Discovered', eclipses at Boscawen-ûn, Sacred Sites news, lesser-known sites of Penwith (North 1), a total eclipse of the sun supplement, 'Turning Back the Millennium Clock', and 'Dor Dama'.

#### No. 42 Summer 2000

Articles cover Sacred Sites news, Mên-an-Tol Feature ('Attacks & Curses'), 'Who were the 'Friends of the Stone'?', 'Not Properly Aligned?', 'The Gypsy Switch', lesser-known sites in Penwith (North 2), 'Mazey Day: a pagan festival revived', 'Merrie Maidens: a ritualistic artform', 'Dor Dama', and 'Cornish Heritage'.

#### No. 43 Autumn 2000

Contents include 'Rocky Valley', 'Caer Bran - more than just a hill fort?', 'Seeing Double: 1', lesser-known sites in Penwith (North 3), 'Arddhu - traditional witchcraft & hidden mysteries', 'Romany Lore & 20th century witchcraft', 'Dor Dama', and 'Ritual Invocations in Cornish - 1'.

#### No. 44 Winter-Spring 2001

Topics include 'Were the Romans Ever in Cornwall?', 'Seeing Double - 2', 'Bodmin Moor Circles and their meanings', lesser-known sites in Penwith (North 4), 'Focus on St Agnes', 'Spirit of the Land Project', 'The Last Rite', and 'Ritual Invocations in Cornish'.

#### No. 45 Summer 2001

Features 'Knobs & Nodules on Sennen Stones', Tarot review, and 'Cornish Heritage'.

#### No. 46 Autumn 2001

Articles cover Sacred Sites news, 'Light & Sound at the Merry Maidens', 'The Truro Black Madonna', 'Standing Stones - more than just a menhir', lesser-known sites in Penwith (East 2), 'Cornish Witchcraft and the Curse', 'Ritual Invocations in Cornish', and 'Dor Dama'.

#### No. 47 Winter-Spring 2002

Contents include 'St Eval Church and its stone circle', 'Time Team Discoveries at the Lizard', 'Iron Age Roundhouse built at Bodrifty', 'Mulfra's settlement, stones & alignments', 'Focus on... The Isles of Scilly', 'Moving through sacred space on St Mary's', 'Scillonian Stone Rows on Gugh', 'Ritual honouring Goddess Sillina on Nor-Nour', and 'The cry of the mothers on Nor-Nour'.

#### No. 48 Summer 2002

Topics include 'The Sword and the Mirror - Priest/ess burial on Bryher?', 'Dowsing & other reactions at Ancient Sites', 'Standing Stones on the Lizard Peninsula', 'Summer a-coming in: Maytime in Cornwall', 'Old Maytime Customs in Cornwall', and 'The Hal-an-Tow, an ancient mystery'.

#### No. 49 Autumn 2002

Features 'Focus on... Bodmin & The Moor', 'Leskernick', 'Bodmin's Holy Wells Restored', 'Decorating the Landscape', 'King Arthur's Hall', 'Trewortha Bronze Age Farm', 'Dor Dama', 'St Nectan's Kieve Abused', and 'Journey to the Waterfall'.

#### No. 50 Winter-Spring 2003

Articles cover 'Wells - Lost, Found & Rediscovered', 'Quoits: not just fun and games', 'Lost & Found - Buried Finds', 'Golden Treasures from Cornwall's Past', a '50th Bumper Bundle Competition', and 'Cerridwen's Cauldron'.

Issues 51-60 (2003-2006)

#### No. 51 Summer 2003

Contents include 'Lost & Found; Readers Write', 'Forgotten Wells of West Penwith 1', 'Spotlight on... St Breock Downs & St Eval Area', 'Perspectives from St.Breock Downs barrows', 'St Breock Kist-Vaen', 'Engollan standing stones', and 'Portcothan Vau'.

#### No. 52 Autumn 2003

Features 'Sacred Sites News' and 'Forgotten Wells of West Penwith 2'.

#### No. 53 Winter-Spring 2004

Articles cover 'Readers Write; Lost & Found', 'Focus on... St Just-in-Penwith', 'Venton East - the holy well of St.Just', 'Chapel Carn Brea, a ceremonial centre', 'Cornwall's Colourful Sites - events of 2003', 'My favourite Fuggy Holes 2: Pendeen fogou', 'Bodean fogou excavated', and 'Cornish Book Publishers 1 - Mên-an-Tol Studio'.

#### No. 54 Summer 2004

Topics include 'Stone Circular' features on 'Maiden Name', 'Hamish & Co at the Merry Maidens', 'Crowan Beacon – rediscovered stone circle', 'Recorded stone circles in Cornwall', 'Cornwall's Colourful Sites – Stone Circles', 'Tin, Copper & Stone: Stone Circles in Penwith and the Beara', 'My favourite Fuggy Holes 3: Boleigh fogou', and 'Cornish Book Publishers 2 – Oakmagic Publications'.

#### No. 55 Autumn 2004

Contents include 'Bodmin Moor new discoveries', 'View from the Islands: Methodists & the Poppet of Buzza', 'A Tale of Two Blights', 'Megalithic Mysteries of Cornwall', and a 'Fogou Feature' on 'Cornwall's Colourful Sites – fogous of west Cornwall'.

#### No. 56 Winter-Spring 2005

Articles cover 'Boscastle News update; Ancient Sites News', 'A melange of Menhirs', 'Propped Stones - an update', 'View from the Islands: Autumn at Porth Hellick Downs', 'The Last Giants of Cornwall', 'Cornwall's Colourful Sites - some events of 2004', 'Focus on... East Penwith', 'New Discoveries at Myrtle Farm', and 'East Penwith - a personal response'.

#### No. 57 Summer 2005

Features 'Ancient Sites & other news', 'View from the Islands: A trip to Nornour', 'Gûn Rith menhir – is it upside down?', 'The Sacred Landscape: The Goddess in the Land', 'Cornwall's Colourful Sites – The Goddess in the Land', 'Chapel Carn Brea and the Nanjulian Barrows', and 'The Trevose Goddess'.

#### No. 58 Autumn 2005

Topics include 'Discovery of a special stone at Boskednan Barrow', 'Third Labyrinth at Rocky Valley?', 'View from the Islands: Chapel Down', 'Pathways to the Past: 1 Treen-Bosporthennis', 'Cornwall's Colourful Sites – standing stone sightlines', 'Rocky Valley labyrinth', 'Stone at Boskednan Barrow', and 'Medieval Madness: the role of the sacred well'.

#### No. 59 Winter-Spring 2006

Articles cover 'News – Eathorne menhir back & Rocky Valley maze vandalised', 'View from the Islands', 'Holed Stones' (Newlyn Garden, Tregeseal), 'Cornwall's Colourful Sites – Holed Stones', 'Major Moon Standstill 2006', 'Green Flashes, Moonbows & Stellar Conjunctions', and 'Pathways to the Past – Zennor Churchway Path'.

#### No. 60 Summer 2006

Contents include 'News – wooden henge found', 'CASPN News', 'View from the Islands', 'Sacred Caves: Cornish Caves' (Folklore & Cult, Cornwall's Colourful Sites – Sacred Caves), 'Ritual at Holywell Caves', 'Holy well', and 'St Agnes Cave & Holy Well'.

Issues 61-70 (2006-2009)

#### No. 61 Autumn 2006 (Supplement: 20 years of MM)

Features include 'Mesolithic: Hunter-gatherer stations in West Penwith', 'Cornwall's Colourful Sites – Dolmens from the Neolithic', 'Recent Cornish Neolithic Sites', 'Late Neolithic/EBA: Botrea Barrows - a ceremonial path across the landscape', and 'Pathways to the Past – The Trendrine Ley Walk'.

#### No. 62 Winter-Spring 2007

Articles cover 'Major Moon Standstill at Mayon Cliffs', 'The Nine Maidens & the Moon's Standstill', 'Cornwall's Colourful Sites – Nine Maidens, Boskednan', 'Songlines - Legends in the Landscape 1', 'The Ancient Ways of Cornwall', and 'Pathways to the Past: The Saint's Way 1'.

#### No. 63 Summer 2007

Topics include 'St Senara's Well rediscovered', 'Remote & Ancient Places in Penwith 1: Trevear', 'Sightlines to the Tors and Stars 1', 'Cornwall's Colourful Sites – Bodmin Moor Stone Circles', 'Songlines - Legends in the Landscape 2', 'Pathways to the Past: The Saint's Way 2', 'Full Moon Standstill at Balowall Barrow', and 'The Goddess in Cornwall Event'.

#### No. 64 Autumn 2007

Features include 'Time Team come to Bodmin Moor', 'Remote & Ancient Places in Penwith 2: VellanDruchar', 'Sightlines to the Tors and Stars 2', 'Bodmin Moor View Frames', 'Pathways to the Past: The Mên-an-Tol Circular', 'Lughnasa in Cornwall', and 'How Celtic is Cornwall?'.

#### No. 65 Winter-Spring 2008

Articles cover 'Holy Wells News', 'Pathways to the Past: St Just-Sennen coastal barrows', 'In-site: Chapel Carn Brea', and 'Shamans & Druids: spiritual mediators from Cornish prehistory'.

#### No. 66 Summer 2008

Topics include 'Time Team comes to Padstow', 'Stargazing at The Hurlers', 'The Hurlers - sightlines to the sun', 'In Site: The Hurlers', 'Remote & Ancient Places in Penwith 4: Chyenhal Moor', 'Celtic Totem Animals', and 'Penwith Pagan Moot'.

#### No. 67 Autumn 2008

Features include 'The Sunset Fogous', 'Ritual & ceremony at Cornish fogous', 'In Site: Carn Euny', 'From Godolphin to Carnmenellis', and 'Penwith Pagan Moot'.

#### No. 68 Winter-Spring 2009

Articles cover 'Going Scilly', 'Lost & Found; News', ''New' Penglaz at Montol Festival', 'Remote & Ancient Places 5: Hannibal's Carn', 'In Site: Carn Gulva & local sites', 'Honouring the ancestors on the Scillies', 'Pathways to the Past: from the Tamar to Land's End 1', and 'Penwith Pagan Moot'.

#### No. 69 Summer 2009

Topics include 'Time Team on Looe Island', 'The Tintagel Slate Unravelled', 'Pathways to the Past: from the Tamar to Land's End 2', and 'Missing Menhirs 1: The Fiddler & Nine Maidens stone row'.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes throughout these issues of Meyn Mamvro include Cornish sacred sites, folklore, archaeology, megalithic structures (stone circles, menhirs, fogous, barrows), holy wells, paganism, and ancient practices. There is a strong focus on local history and landscape, with regular features exploring lesser-known sites and the 'mysterious places' of Cornwall. The magazine appears to promote an interest in the spiritual and historical significance of Cornwall's ancient heritage, often linking it to Goddess traditions, Celtic beliefs, and shamanic practices. The editorial stance seems to be one of exploration, preservation, and education regarding these aspects of Cornish culture and history.

This document provides a table of contents for the "Meyn Mamvro" magazine, an archive covering issues from No. 70 (Autumn 2009) up to No. 97 (Winter 2018-9). The magazine appears to be dedicated to the study of archaeology, folklore, ancient sites, and related topics, with a strong emphasis on Cornwall, United Kingdom.

Issue Breakdown and Content Themes

The contents are organized by issue number and date, with each entry listing the articles, features, and news items included. Common recurring themes and sections across the issues include:

• Dowsing News: Updates and reports related to dowsing practices.
• CASPN News & LAN News: News from associated organizations, likely related to archaeology and local history.
• Missing Menhirs: A series dedicated to identifying and discussing menhirs (standing stones) in Cornwall.
• Ancient Tracks: Articles exploring ancient pathways and routes.
• Home Sweet Ancient Home: Features on ancient dwellings and settlements.
• In Site: Explorations of specific archaeological or historical sites.
• Cornish Folklore: Articles delving into local myths, legends, and traditions.
• Penwith Pagan Moot: Information or reports from pagan gatherings in the Penwith area.
• Pathways to the Past: Historical journeys and explorations.
• Uncovering the Lizard: Features focusing on the Lizard Peninsula.
• Special Features: Several issues highlight specific regions or topics, such as "Arthur at Tintagel", "CARN GALVA SPECIAL FEATURE", "ISLES OF SCILLY SPECIAL FEATURE", and "STONES & FINDS OF LAND'S END".
• "20 years ago" and "30 years ago" sections: These sections often reflect on past events, discoveries, or anniversaries relevant to the magazine's themes.

Notable Articles and Authors

Across the issues, numerous authors contribute their expertise. Some of the frequently appearing authors and their topics include:

• Cheryl Straffon: Contributes articles on "Pathways to the Past", "Sancreed's Wells", "Riding a stem of ragwort", and "Walking the Shaman's path".
• Alex Langstone: Writes on "Cornish Folklore" for various locations like Tintagel, Ladock, St Morwenna, and the Lizard peninsula.
• Raymond Cox: Features on "Remote & Ancient Places in Penwith".
• Rory Te’Tigo: Writes about "Sillina: a Goddess of Scilly", "The Pendeen Hurricane", and "Logan stones".
• Palden Jenkins: Contributes supplements on "The map of Penwith alignments".
• Roger Farnworth: Writes on "Bones & Stones" and "Cliff Castles".
• Peter Herring: Authors articles on "Searle's Down" and "The Roughtor Effect".

Specific articles of interest include "Beltane/Maytime Special", "Four-page tribute to John Michell & Hugh Miners", "The Romanisation of Cornwall", "The Riddle of the Fogous", "The mysterious Lizard peninsula", and "King Arthur's Hall - Gateway to the stars".

Geographical Focus

The primary geographical focus is Cornwall, with specific attention paid to areas like Penwith, Tintagel, the Lizard Peninsula, and the Isles of Scilly. Other locations mentioned include St.Broeck Downs, Tamar, Land's End, and various specific sites within Cornwall.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores themes of ancient history, archaeology, megalithic structures (menhirs, stone circles, quoits, barrows), folklore, mythology, and the spiritual or energetic landscape of Cornwall. There is a clear interest in connecting ancient sites with local traditions, legends, and possibly earth energies or dowsing practices. The "20 years ago" and "30 years ago" features suggest a long-term engagement with the subject matter and a desire to place current research within a historical context of discovery and study. The recurring authors and consistent focus indicate a dedicated readership and a well-established editorial direction centered on the rich heritage of Cornwall.

This document presents a collection of contents from three issues of Meyn Mamvro magazine: No.98 (Spring-Summer 2019), No.99 (Autumn-Winter 2019), and No.100 (Winter 2019-20). Meyn Mamvro is described as a magazine focused on ancient stones and sacred sites in Cornwall, published three times a year since 1986, and containing original material on the region's ancient history and customs.

Issue No.98: Spring-Summer 2019

This issue features a variety of articles and news items. It includes "Dowsing News" and "CASPN news." Under "Lost & Found," the "Treryn Dinas menhir" is mentioned. News highlights include an "Aussie archaeologist finds Cornish barrow." The section "Curious and enigmatic monuments" discusses "staddle stones or chevaux-de-frise?" and the "Stannon Moor stone rows" by Alan Simkins. Other items include "Old Moll's well uncovered" and an obituary for Trevor Rogers, with a mention of Wells Corner. The "Mythic Pathways" series continues with "The Giants Way," exploring old fogou stones with a new look by Alan Crutch, and encounters with the Otherworld at fogou sites. "Cornish Folklore" focuses on "Roseland folklore" by Alex Langstone, with specific mentions of sites on Bodmin Moor focusing on landscape features (20 years ago) and anomalous energies and quartz stones (30 years ago). The issue concludes with "The Pipers Tune."

Issue No.99: Autumn-Winter 2019

This issue opens with "Dowsing News" and "CASPN news." It includes "Spring into Summer 2019" and "Going Scilly with the Ley Hunters." "PLP News" covers "Mulfra Vean & Bosullow Trehyllys." The "Curious and enigmatic monuments" section examines "Long Cairns." "Botrea barrows & Caer Bran" is discussed by Palden Jenkins, with a mention of Wells Corner. The "Mythic Pathways" series features "Piskey led at Bosence Chapel," and "Michael & Mary at Carn Les Boel" by Pat Toms. "Cornish Folklore" delves into "Cornish harvest traditions" by Alex Langstone, referencing the "1999 total solar eclipse" (20 years ago). An obituary for Sheila Rose Bright is included, along with mentions of "stone rows, fogous and Michael line" (30 years ago). The issue ends with "The Pipers Tune."

Issue No.100: Winter 2019-20

This issue includes "Dowsing News" and "PLP News." "Lost and Found" covers "Standing Stones." Articles include "Trethevy Quoit excavation" and "Potential Neolithic engraved stone at Bosullow" by Graham Hill. "Lighting the Darkness" discusses "cross-based urns" by Carolyn Kennett. "Gwrach - witch, hag or ancient goddess?" is explored by Andy Norfolk, and "Pagan Glimpses from Lamorna" by Jo O'Cleirigh. A historical note mentions "33 Years Ago - Meyn Mamvro No. 1." "The Hilla and the Stag" is written by Craig Weatherhill. "Cornish Folklore" focuses on "Folklore of St Allen" by Alex Langstone. The issue also contains "33 Years of Book Reviews" and concludes with "The Pipers Tune."

Editorial and Archive Information

The Meyn Mamvro editor is Cheryl Straffon, and the archive webmaster is Palden Jenkins. The magazine is noted for containing a wealth of original material about the ancient history and customs of Cornwall.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes across these issues of Meyn Mamvro are deeply rooted in the archaeology, folklore, mythology, and ancient history of Cornwall. The magazine appears to have a strong focus on local traditions, sacred sites, and enigmatic monuments, often exploring their potential meanings and connections to the landscape and historical events. The editorial stance seems to be one of scholarly yet accessible exploration of these subjects, encouraging readers to engage with the rich cultural heritage of the region. The inclusion of "Dowsing News," "CASPN news," and "PLP News" suggests an interest in contemporary research and practices related to these ancient themes.