Project ID: 215
| Description | Saltash U3A's Geology group worked with local organisations on the Mapping the Sun project to locate and research a fourth stone circle near the existing three, known as The Hurlers. The circles are thought to be neolithic. |
| Topics | Archaeology |
| Type | U3A-led research (SLP) |
| U3A | Saltash U3A |
| Organization/partner | Camborne School of Mines |
| Year started | 2015 |
| Source of reference | Sources 58, Jun 16 |
| Output | The project will be made available through school visits, public talks, guided walks, leaflets and a dedicated website |
| Notes | Funding from Heritage Lottery Fund. An excavation by the Cornwall Archaeological Unit will take place in September 2016. Other U3A study groups have been involved, including photography, IT and art. More information at www.readingthehurlers.com |