| Rillaton mound, Near to Rillaton Manor |
A legend associated with this mound was reflected by archaeological findings during excavation. A druid priest was said to haunt the mound, he would offer travellers a drink from a golden cup filled with a magical brew, which could not be drained.
One day a drunken huntsman threw the contents of the cup into the face of the spectre. A short while later the huntsman was found dead at the bottom of a ravine.
When the site was excavated a golden cup was found. The skeleton and the golden cup recovered from the mound can now be found in the British Museum.
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| Carn Brea |
Carn Brea was occupied from 3,900BC, and was protected from attack by stone ramparts. Archaeological evidence shows the settlement was attacked and burned down at some point in its history. Hoards of Celtic coins have also been found on the hill during excavation.
According to folklore, a giant called John of Gaunt lived on this ancient site. The giant had a rivalry with another local giant called Bolster.
The two would often engage in battle and throw boulders at each other. The many large erratics found in this area are supposed to be remnants of their battles.
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| Map ref: SW 683 407 |
| Directions: Carn Brea is to the South West of Redruth. A footpath from Churchtown leads up the hill. |
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