Meyn Mamvro - No 071 - Winter 2010

Magazine Overview

Meyn Mamvro, Issue 71, Winter-Spring 2010, is a magazine dedicated to exploring ancient stones, sacred sites, and earth mysteries primarily within Cornwall, United Kingdom. The issue is priced at £2.70 and features a cover headline "MEYN MAMVRO ancient stones and sacred sites in cornwall" with an accompanying illustration.

Contents

The magazine's table of contents reveals a diverse range of articles and news items, including:

• Editorial: A general introduction to the issue's themes.
• Dowsing News: Reports on dowsing activities conducted by three Cornish groups throughout the summer and autumn of 2009. This section details explorations of energy lines and historical sites across the Lizard Peninsula, Calstock, and Nancegollan.
• CASPN & LAN: News updates from the Cornish Ancient Sites Protection Network and the Lizard Ancient Sites Network, detailing clear-up events and future programmes.
• News: Constantine burial & Carwynnen Quoit: Reports on significant archaeological finds and restoration projects.
• Lost & Found: Higher Trevowhan menhir: An article detailing the rediscovery of a missing standing stone.
• Magnetic Fields - Raymond Cox: An article exploring the concept of magnetic fields and their interaction with ancient sites and modern life in the Land's End Peninsula.
• Missing Menhirs: A series focusing on lost standing stones.
• Maen Toll/Pol & The Tolmen: An article likely discussing specific megalithic sites.
• In-Site: Eathorne menhir: A site-specific feature.
• Sillina: a Goddess of Scilly - Rory Te'Tigo: An article exploring mythology and ancient beliefs related to the Isles of Scilly.
• Sancreed Well: 'the dream of earth' - Cheryl Straffon: A piece focusing on a specific well and its significance.
• Penwith Pagan Moot: A report on a pagan gathering.
• Book Review: A review of a relevant publication.
• 20 years ago: St. Martin's Gold Bracelet: A retrospective look at a past event or discovery.

Editorial and Site Access Campaign

The editorial section highlights a campaign to improve disabled access to ancient sites in Cornwall, with a particular focus on the Merry Maidens. The magazine reports that progress is being made, with a new Management Agreement being negotiated and the possibility of an access gate being installed. If this fails, CASPN plans to launch a public appeal. The article emphasizes the importance of accessibility for lesser-abled individuals and recounts instances of misuse of site access, such as vehicles being driven onto fields. It also notes the valuable work of Paul Bonnington, the former Archaeological Warden for the National Trust in West Penwith, who significantly contributed to site care and guided walks. However, the post has been abolished due to a National Trust regional re-organisation, prompting a call for members to write to Nick Lawrence at the NT to express their concerns about this "retrograde move."

Dowsing Activities in 2009

The "Dowsing News" section provides detailed accounts of dowsing excursions by three Cornish groups: West Cornwall Dowsers, Tamar Dowsers, and Celtic Dowsers.

• West Cornwall Dowsers explored the Lizard Peninsula in June, following an energy line from St.Agnes Beacon to Bass Point, identifying a marker stone. They also visited Hervan standing stone and St. Rumon's Church. In August, they visited Gwinear Church, identifying the site of the original Celtic church and a pre-Christian standing stone location.
• Tamar Dowsers investigated human habitation layers at Calstock Church in June, noting the absence of energy lines. Later, in August, they visited The Hurlers on Bodmin Moor with researchers David Lockwood and Adrian Incledon-Webber, observing the movement of energy lines during dowsing.
• Celtic Dowsers visited Kus-Skewes Farm, identifying the path of the Mary Line and the location of a former standing stone.
• Poundstock was also visited by Tamar Dowsers, where they found water and energy lines crossing at the church and an energy spiral at the Holy Well.
• Carwynnen Quoit was the subject of a dowsing session in July, with dowsers concluding it had been moved in prehistory but had been in its current location for a significant period. Energy lines and a former standing stone were identified nearby.

Details of Autumn & Winter 2009 dowsing activities are promised for the next issue.

C.A.S.P.N News Round-Up

The Cornish Ancient Sites Protection Network (CASPN) has been active with clear-ups at various settlement sites in West Penwith, including Mulfra Courtyard Houses, Bosullow Trehyllis Courtyard Houses, and Bodrifty Round Houses. Future clear-ups are planned for 2010, including visits to Sperris Quoit and Portheras Common. The popular FOCAS (Friends of Cornwall's Ancient Sites) weekend, "Pathways to the Past," is scheduled for May 29th-30th, featuring walks and talks on ancient sites.

The Lizard Ancient Sites Network (LAN) has also continued its work with clear-ups at Chynhalls Point cliff castle, St. Rumons Church graveyard, and Croft Pascoe Barrow. A full programme for 2010 is available, and a Sites Monitors meeting was held to view a standing stone and barrow.

Contact details and membership information for CASPN, FOCAS, and LAN are provided.

Bronze Age Skeleton Found in Constantine Grave

An excavation by the National Trust on Constantine Island, near Padstow, has uncovered an intact and undisturbed Bronze Age crouched inhumation burial. This is described as the first such burial excavated in Cornwall in modern times and is rare due to its preservation in calcareous sandy fill, contrasting with the typically acidic soil. The burial was of a middle-aged woman in a cist grave, which also contained remains of four other burials, including one cremation, suggesting Middle Bronze Age activity. A Neolithic pottery sherd found beneath the cist indicates ritual continuity, and Mesolithic flint artefacts found beneath the barrow suggest even older ancestral use of the site.

Date Set for Re-erection of Carwynnen Quoit

Carwynnen Quoit, recently purchased by the Sustainable Trust, is slated for a three-year project of archaeological investigation and restoration. Historic Environment hopes to commence a trial excavation in late spring, accompanied by education and outreach activities. The project includes art activities, a website, an exhibition, writing workshops, a specialized "Stone Age Week" for local primary schools, and a film. The re-erection of the Quoit is planned for Archaeology Week 2012.

Lost and Found: Higher Trevowhan (Trevean Farm) Menhir

This article details the disappearance and subsequent rediscovery of the Higher Trevowhan menhir on Trevean Farm, West Penwith. Recorded by Charles Henderson in 1914, the stone was precisely located on OS maps until it disappeared sometime between 1975 and 1982. The National Trust, after acquiring the land, found the stone intact in a corner of a field. The stone, originally 1.7m high, is nearly 2m high where found, indicating about a foot was buried. The local archaeologist, Paul Bonnington, hopes it can be restored to its original dramatic position with views to Carn Gulva and the sea.

Magnetic Fields - Ancient Ambience & Modern Interaction in the Land's End Peninsula

Written by Ray Cox, this article explores the concept of magnetic fields and their connection to ancient sites and the Land's End Peninsula. It discusses how people feel a distinct atmosphere at prehistoric sites, linking it to esoteric traditions and geological factors like fault lines and geological strata. The article highlights how ancient peoples revered these places and built monuments, and how granite and its quartz constituent contribute to natural radiation. Quartz itself is described as having properties that fascinated ancient people, being used in monuments like the Boscawen-un stone circle and found in burials. The article suggests that quartz stones found near prehistoric sites are significant. It also touches upon anomalous phenomena, including strange lights, odd feelings, time distortions, UFO events, and 'humadruz' sounds, suggesting these may be linked to geological disturbances, piezo-electrical properties affecting the brain, and subtle etheric reality.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of Meyn Mamvro revolve around the deep history and energetic landscape of Cornwall. There is a strong emphasis on megalithic sites, standing stones, and ancient earthworks, often viewed through the lens of dowsing and earth mysteries. The magazine champions the preservation and accessibility of these sites, evidenced by the editorial's focus on disabled access and the reporting on the activities of conservation groups like CASPN and LAN. The articles often blend archaeological fact with folklore, mythology, and speculative interpretations of ancient energies and phenomena. The editorial stance appears to be one of promoting awareness, research, and conservation of Cornwall's rich prehistoric and historical heritage, encouraging reader engagement through reporting on activities and providing contact information for relevant organizations.

Title: MEYN MAMVRO
Issue: 71
Date: Winter-Spring 2010
Publisher: Meyn Mamvro
Country: United Kingdom

Subtle Energies and Plasma Life

The issue opens with a discussion on the concept of subtle energies, suggesting a spiritual dimension to ancient peoples' connection with the Earth. It posits that these energies might be linked to the sacredness of landscapes, with ancient practices like music, stone markings, carvings, and pilgrimage walks serving as means to connect with other dimensions. Alignments or leys are described as imprints into etheric fabrics of landscapes.

The article then explores the possibility of inorganic plasma life forms as a potential explanation for signs of intelligence. Evidence from institutions like the General Physics Institute at the Russian Academy of Science, the Max-Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics, and the University of Sydney suggests that life can exist outside the standard carbon model. Under specific conditions, non-organic substances, such as microscopic dust, can form complex, self-organizing mixtures that are autonomous, reproduce, and evolve. These have been detected in plasma, the fourth state of matter. Plasma can be created by lightning strikes, which have been known to cause both harm and benefit to humans, sometimes leading to psychic sensitivities and meaningful experiences. Similar phenomena are noted at points of geopathic stress and where piezoelectric charges build up in the atmosphere. These 'places of power' are associated with folklore, missing time experiences, and the modern impact of artificial EM fields, which can induce altered states of consciousness. Such 'alien energy' is proposed as indicative of subtle intelligence operating within the EM sphere, potentially outside normal space-time constraints and possibly representing a link with the natural world and the past.

Serpentine Energy Line Revealed in Photograph

This section features a photograph of what is described as a serpentine energy line running towards a stone at an ancient settlement. Dowser Bob Drabwell took the photograph during a visit to the Nanjulian Iron Age Courtyard House settlement in West Penwith in March 2009. While nothing unusual was observed at the time, upon downloading the photo, a serpentine blue line was discovered running across the ground towards a stone setting. Investigations ruled out camera faults, and other photographs from the same session showed no similar anomalies. The article suggests this might be a genuine photograph of an energy line.

Missing Menhirs - Cornwall's Lost Stones: 3: Maen Pearne

This article details the history of Maen Pearne, a standing stone that was once the tallest in Cornwall, measuring 20 feet above ground and 4 feet below. Located near Constantine in mid-west Cornwall, the farm still exists, but the stone is gone. William Borlase documented the stone in 1752, describing it as pyramidal in shape and noting that it was dismantled by the farmer for gateposts. The article compares Maen Pearne to other tall standing stones in Britain and Brittany, noting that the meaning of the names of Maen Pearne, Dol, and Kerloas all relate to 'sorrow' or 'sadness'. The location of Maen Pearne is also discussed in relation to the Eathorne menhir, suggesting their east-west alignment might have marked equinoxes for Bronze Age people. Other nearby sites like Maen Toll and the Tolmen stone are also mentioned.

Maen Toll/Pol & The Tolmen

This section revisits two natural stones in the area mentioned by William Borlase in 1754: the Maen Toll or Maen Pol and the Tolmen. Ithell Colquhoun's later account from 1957 is also referenced. Maen Toll, also known as the Omega Stone or Devil's Nightcap, is described as a huge egg-shaped rocky outcrop. Colquhoun suggests that Maen Toll and the Maen Pearne menhir were originally connected in a pre-Christian ceremony, representing male and female aspects of a fertility cult. Smaller egg-shaped stones found on the farm are thought to be remnants of this practice.

The Tolmen, or Main Rock, was a massive 750-ton boulder perched on two supporting rocks. People used to crawl under it for cures, and Borlase believed Druids placed it there, citing carved pits and channels as evidence. However, the stone was blown up by quarrymen in 1869. Colquhoun expressed melancholy at its destruction.

In-Site: Eathorne Menhir

This feature focuses on the Eathorne menhir, a standing stone near Constantine that had been in place since the Bronze Age. It was largely unvisited and unrecorded until it was pictured in publications in the 1980s. In 1992, the farm owner, Philip Clemoes, uprooted the stone, breaking its tapering top, in an act described as vandalism. This caused public outcry, with various archaeological and heritage groups requesting its return. Clemoes, a born-again Christian, refused, citing concerns that the stone might be used for pagan practices, a claim widely disputed. He was reportedly influenced by his church minister, Rev. Michael Caddick. After significant publicity, Clemoes reluctantly agreed to have the stone moved, but not to its original position. It was re-erected next to the hedge in 1993, with barbed wire placed around it.

Thirteen years later, in 2006, the farm was sold to Jo Clarkson, who was interested in restoration. A team from HES excavated the site, uncovering the original post hole and a supporting boulder. Volunteers then moved the stone back to its original position, and it was surrounded by a circle of stones. A significant discovery during the excavation was fragments of charcoal from the original socket hole, which were carbon-14 dated. This revealed that the stone was set up between 70-240 CE, in the Romano-Celtic period, much later than the assumed Bronze Age origin. This finding suggests a degree of veneration by later people of ancestral features. The article concludes that the Eathorne menhir continues to hold secrets from its eventful history.

Sillina - A Goddess of the Isles of Scilly, and the West Country

Authored by Rory Te'Tigo, this article explores the goddess Sillina, associated with the Isles of Scilly and the West Country. In Celtic worldview, places had divine aspects, and the Druids memorized their teachings. Much of what is known of Celtic faith comes from Roman writers or later Christian scribes. The article combines archaeological finds and experimental archaeology to understand Sillina. The Romans referred to the Isles of Scilly as "Sillina Insula," suggesting it was a single island during the Romano-Iron Age, later divided by a storm surge. "Sillina Insula" is translated as "Island of Sillina," with Sillina being a Cornish version of Sulis, the Celtic goddess venerated at Aqua Sulis (Bath), who was known as Sulis/Minerva during the Roman occupation. Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom, healing, craftsmanship, marriage, childbirth, professions, and the arts, is used to infer Sillina's nature.

Sulis/Sillina is also linked to Athena/Minerva, sharing attributes of wisdom and healing, particularly healing waters. Finds at Bath baths revealed a sacred fire in her shrine and offerings, but also inscribed lead sheets with curses, indicating a darker aspect. The name Sulis-Sillis-Sillina is translated as "she who watches, or she who is gazed upon."

A 'distant viewing' by the author provided a vision of a young woman on a beach boulder, interpreted as the Celtic salmon of wisdom, an aspect of Athena/Minerva. Sillina is described as a deity concerned with healing and well-being, guiding ships, and bestowing good fortune. However, she also had a side of 'taking in giving' and 'giving in taking'. This is illustrated by a fable about the island of Samson in the Isles of Scilly, where the inhabitants salvaged a ship, but then all drowned, leading to the island's abandonment. This fable, though unconfirmed by scholars, highlights Sillina's darker side.

The article further suggests Sillina might also be associated with Vesta, the Roman Goddess of the Hearth Fire, possibly linked to a lighthouse-style beacon or sanctuary fire on Scilly. Archaeological finds at Nornour, including miniature pots and pipe clay figurines (Celtic Venus and Dea Nutrix), were related to a shrine possibly dedicated to Sillina. The author replicated a Sillina/Venus figurine as an act of experimental archaeology to better understand the goddess. The article concludes by stating that goddesses and gods of old remain intertwined with the modern landscape, and Sillina continues to offer health, sustenance, and riches, while also taking. Readers are encouraged to open their hearts and minds to her.

Sancreed Well - The Dream of Earth

This article by Cheryl Straffon investigates the recent history of the Sancreed Well, also known as Chapel Downs, prompted by its mistaken attribution as a 'Crone well' in a previous issue. The well is traditionally said to have been re-discovered by the Vicar of Sancreed, Rev. Reginald Basset Rogers, in 1879. However, the article questions whether this was truly the first discovery in living memory. Historical records indicate the site was alluded to in "The History of Cornwall" by Hitchins & Drew in 1824, which mentioned chapels and oratories over wells, though not specifically the Sancreed Well. The first detailed record appears to be a plan by J.T.Blight in 1864-5, which depicted the nearby chapel with the well extending beneath it, an inaccuracy. Blight's description suggests the well structure was overgrown. Joseph Polsue's 1872 "Lake's Complete Parochial History of Cornwall" described the 'well-chapel' as a baptistry partly built over a well. By the time Basset Rogers searched for it, the well was likely completely overgrown and obscured. Quiller Couch in 1894 noted that the well was found by the vicar in 1879, covered with brambles, and has since been preserved.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores themes of ancient history, archaeology, folklore, and esoteric beliefs, with a particular focus on Cornwall and its surrounding regions. There is a strong interest in unexplained phenomena, subtle energies, and the spiritual connections to the landscape. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, presenting evidence and theories from various sources, including archaeological findings, historical accounts, and personal experiences, while acknowledging areas of uncertainty and ongoing research. The magazine also highlights the importance of preserving historical sites and understanding their cultural significance, as seen in the Eathorne menhir case.

This issue of MEYN MAMVRO, number 71, published in Winter-Spring 2010, focuses on various aspects of Cornish heritage, spirituality, and archaeology. The magazine's website is meynmamvro.co.uk/archive. The issue includes detailed articles on the history and significance of Sancreed Well, pagan rituals and gatherings, book reviews, and a historical account of an archaeological find.

Sancreed Well: History and Significance

The issue dedicates significant space to Sancreed Well, exploring its historical context and evolution. Ann Preston-Jones suggested that Bassett Rogers contributed to the site by providing a path, steps, railing, fencing, and a bridge, possibly widening an overflow channel to create a pond with a rockery. Plantings of conifers, holly, shrubs, privet, rhododendron, and montbretia were also noted. Maps from 1878 and 1907 indicate a change from open downs to a small plantation around the well.

James Stevens, who lived at Glebe Farm from 1897 to 1912, documented using water from the well for baptizing his daughter and for his cattle troughs. When accused of sacrilege, he famously retorted, "I can think of few sights as pleasing to my creator as a well-watered herd of cows!"

In the mid-20th century, Juliet Shanks was instrumental in clearing and maintaining the sanctuary of the holy well, as commemorated by a plaque. Although not locally remembered, her son, Andrew Shanks, a Canon at Manchester Cathedral, provided details about her childhood in Sancreed and her attachment to the well. He also recalled organizing Easter egg hunts there and later scattering her ashes, and his father's ashes, at the well.

Following Juliet's death, significant clearance work was undertaken, with a surviving oak tree planted by her brother Christopher. Andrew and his wife spent many years clearing overgrowth, noting the site was neglected in the 1970s.

The Rev. Lane-Davies described the spot in 1970 as possessing a "greater air of mystery and sanctity than any other in Cornwall." J. Meyrick speculated in 1979 about the well's dedication, noting St. Credan's association with pigs in Celtic mythology and the potential link to the well's connection with the 'Underworld'.

Traditions of healing at Sancreed Well are not preserved, unlike at St. Euny's Well. Paul Devereux surveyed the site in the late 1980s, recording radiation readings nearly 200% above background, speculating it might contribute to feelings of sleepiness or trance states. He described the site's prime energy effect as "the sense of calm it engenders. Peace. Repose."

By the mid-1990s, issues arose due to increased pagan use and the tying of numerous rags and ribbons ('clouties') to the tree. In 1996, a drastic removal of branches and clouties occurred, leading to protests from local pagans. A similar event happened in 2001. The Sacred Sites Protection Network was established, organizing clear-ups, and since then, annual volunteer efforts have managed the vegetation and removed clouties, resolving disputes and preserving the site.

In the 1990s, the owners of the land over the path, Mr & Mrs Hosking, complained about people using the path, leading to a bad atmosphere. The issue was complicated by a 'missing stretch' in the definitive footpath. This was partly resolved by the Hoskins creating a permissive path and the Ramblers Association getting the missing section reinstated. In 2007, new owners built a concrete fence, which was stopped by Penwith District Council and Cornwall County Council, ensuring the path remained open.

The water level in the well dropped significantly by the end of the 1990s, possibly due to local landowners using more water from the underground table. Although it has recovered somewhat, it remains lower than previously. The establishment of a granite stone by CASPN, marking the site as cared for, and annual FOCAS Clear-ups have helped resolve conflicts. The well remains a place of pilgrimage and peace.

Penwith Pagan Moot

Eve Benney writes about the Penwith Pagan Moot's celebrations. The Autumn Equinox ritual took place on Chapel Carn Brea, involving welcoming the Light of Summer, cleansing ceremonies, meditation, and reflecting on the cycle of the year. They threw wool to weave a web of wishes and turned the Wheel of the Year.

The Samhain ritual was held at Sancreed House, with an altar set with skulls and candles. The ceremony involved naming the dead, meditation, and a journey into the Otherworld led by the "Guide of Souls." They welcomed beloved dead, engaged in fire-scrying, and cast wishbones into the fire as gifts to the ancestors. The ritual concluded with a libation of cherry liqueurs and mead, and welcoming the New Year with sparklers.

The Penwith Pagan Moot celebrated its 15th birthday with cake and party food. An astrologer discussed the Moot's chart, emphasizing creativity, healing, and nurturing aspects. The Moot continues to meet on the second Tuesday of each month at the Stellar Maris Centre in Penzance.

Book Reviews

Ithell Colquhoun by Eric Ratcliffe

This review discusses a biography of Ithell Colquhoun (born 1906), described as a "Pioneer Surrealist, Artist, Occultist, Writer and Poet." Her connection to Cornwall is highlighted through her book "The Living Stones." The biography covers her early life, entry into surrealism, interest in the Order of the Golden Dawn, and her move to Vou Cave Studio in Lamorna in the late 1940s. Ratcliffe describes her as a natural 'sensitive' with an "acute sense of life force, psychic power or ancient meaning." She lived and worked in Lamorna until her death in 1988. Jo O'Cleirigh, a friend, wrote a tribute to her in an earlier issue of Meyn Mamvro. The review notes that Meyn Mamvro "reflects Ithell's passions for ancient Cornwall."

The Cornish Traditional Year by Simon Reed

This book review covers Simon Reed's "The Cornish Traditional Year" (Troy Books, 2009). The reviewer notes that books on Cornish seasonal festivals are common, but this one has original touches. Simon Reed's involvement in the revival of customs like Golowan and Montol in Penzance adds depth. The book examines various Cornish festivals, including those that don't fit neatly into a 'Wheel of the Year' framework, and is praised as a good source of material due to its liberal quoting from old documents.

20 Years Ago: Bronze Age Gold Bracelet

This section recounts the discovery of a Bronze Age gold bracelet on the Isles of Scilly in the spring of 1989 by holidaymaker Peter Dent. The bracelet was found in a shallow pool of water on St. Martins beach after storms and high tides. Dent identified a damaged burial cist directly above where he found it, confirming it was washed out. Initially dismissed as gold-plated costume jewelry by a local museum, it was later identified by the British Museum as Welsh gold of about 18 carats. It was identified as a Brean Down bracelet, a rare variety found in southern Britain and Ireland, dating from c.900-700 BCE. At the time of its finding, it was the only ancient gold found in the Isles of Scilly and one of only 68 Bronze Age gold pieces found in Britain. The local museum could not afford the security to house it.

Stop Press: Bronze Age Pot Sherd

A brief announcement states that a Bronze Age Round House was found on St.Agnes, Scilly. Among the pottery sherds recovered, one has a part of a possible illustration of a Bronze Age ship with masts, which, if confirmed, would be a unique inscription.

Exchange Magazines and Paganism Listings

The magazine includes listings for other publications available for subscription, such as "Northern Earth," "T.E.M.S News," "Touchstone," "Society of Ley Hunters," "Caerdroia," "Rilko," "The Cauldron," "Quest," "The Silver Wheel," "The Hedgewytch," "Pagan Dawn," "Pentacle," and "Goddess Alive!" Contact details and prices are provided.

Events and Noticeboard

Several events and groups are listed:

• West Cornwall Dowsers, Tamar Dowsers, Celtic Dowsers: Offering regular site visits and talks.
• Helston Society for the Antiquarian & Arcane: Fortnightly talks.
• Ancient Sites Clear-Ups: Scheduled for various locations in West Penwith and The Lizard.
• PF Devon & Cornwall Spring Conference
• Fenton Bebibell Well: Annual clear-up and baptism of dolls.
• Pagan Moots: Regular meetings in Penzance, Redruth/Truro/Falmouth, and Bodmin.
• Beltane Celebrations: Including Maypole Dance, Obby Oss Day, Three Wells Walk, Penzance's Mayhorns Festival, and Helston Flora Day.

Website and Subscription Information

Information is provided for the Meyn Mamvro website, offering a comprehensive index, contents lists, picture gallery, and articles. The magazine is available on annual subscription for £9.00. Back numbers are available as photocopies. Printing is done by Paul Williment of Brighid Design.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the spiritual and historical landscape of Cornwall, with a particular focus on sacred sites like Sancreed Well, pagan practices and beliefs, and the preservation of local heritage and archaeological discoveries. The editorial stance appears to be one of documenting and promoting interest in these aspects of Cornish culture, providing a platform for local researchers, authors, and practitioners. The inclusion of book reviews and historical accounts suggests an appreciation for both contemporary spiritual movements and ancient history.