Named Mên Scryfa, ‘stone with writing’, this standing stone bears the name of an early Cornish king or leader. Its Roman capitals read Rialobrani Cunovali fili, translating as ‘Rialobranus son of Cunovalus’ and were probably placed there between around 6-8AD, though the stone itself may be prehistoric. We don’t know much about Rialobran, but he was clearly a man of some importance at a time when Cornwall had its own royalty.

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Founded: 2500-1500 BCE
Category: Prehistoric and archaeological sites in United Kingdom

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Maksim Moisa (3 years ago)
Hard to get there as on a private land and barbwired. There is a way above the gates that were locked.
Tim Bunyard (3 years ago)
Ancient monolith marking the site of a fallen Kernowyon warrior. The 'Inscribed Stone' is about 2m high. It roughly dates from the Bronze Age but was inscribed around the 5th Century CE to commemorate the death in battle of a royal warrior. The northern face has the inscription 'RIALOBRANI CUNOVALI FILI' which means 'Royal Raven son of the Glorious Prince' This site is a 5min walk from Mên-an-Tol and definitely worth visiting.
ANTHONY MARTIN (4 years ago)
Some interesting chiseled abstract patterns on the the side. Also have a look at stone wall of the field. Some quite massive flat stones there too! (The photo is taken from the public entrance to the field)
AdamVox (6 years ago)
Such an awesome place, very relaxing and tranquil
PHIL TRIPCONY (6 years ago)
Good site and worth a visit however you need to be physically fit the farmer who owns the field as blocked up the stile that stands on side of the field gate so you need to be able to shin over it...not too sure if he is allowed yo block access like that. Not good.
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