St. Breward, Cornwall, England

King Arthurs Hall

King Arthur’s Hall

This is to be found north of Leaze Farm on the north bank of the River de Lank. The author Coxe states in 'Haunted Britain' that it was constructed approximately 2,000 years ago by the Beaker People. The monument consists of fifty-six stones arranged in a rectangle with a bank of earth around them, measuring approximately 20m by 47m. The interior fills with water and a contemporary ground level has not been established. It has suffered damage by cattle in the past and is now protected by a gated fence. It can be reached by following the footpaths east of St. Breward.

 

For further information, please read Haunted Britain by Antony D. Hippisley Coxe.

St. Breward’s Well

St. Breward’s Well was said to cure bad eyesight should an offering of pins be left. Local villagers observe St. Breward’s Day on the Saturday closest to 22nd February. During the festivities, special buns are baked then blessed in the church. They are then given to the villagers.

 

For further information, please read Haunted Britain by Antony D. Hippisley Coxe.

Location

Visitor Information

St Breward (Cornish: S. Bruwerd) is a civil parish and village in Cornwall, England. It is on the western side of Bodmin Moor, about 6 miles north of Bodmin.

The parish name derives from Saint Branwalader. Until the 19th century the corrupt form of the name was commonly known as 'Simonward'.

Pictured left is the King Arthurs Hall courtesy of Theroadislong. Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.