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Two prehistoric henge monuments have become known as Arthur's round table, a common theme in folklore were ancient structures become romanticised into legendary sites.  A cave near Eamont Bridge called giants cave is associated with two legendary giants called Tarquin and Isir. Tarquin was slain by Arhurs champion, Sir Lancelot, and Isir is said to have lived in the cave existing on a diet of human flesh.

Arthurs Round TableArthurs Round Table

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Mayburgh henge

Just down and across the road is Mayburgh henge, now most of the stones are missing but there is an impressive, the entrance to the site faces Arthur's round table.Maybe they were part of a bigger monument once.



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