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'''Helman Tor''' ({{lang-kw|Torr Helman}})<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.magakernow.org.uk/ |title=MAGA - Cornish Language Partnership |access-date=2013-01-17 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170112235606/http://www.magakernow.org.uk/ |archive-date=2017-01-12 |url-status=dead }}</ref> is a granite hill in mid [[Cornwall]], [[United Kingdom|UK]] with several separated [[tor (rock formation)|tors]], and is designated as a (non-statutory) County Geology Site <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/what-we-doour-conservation-workon-land/county-geology-sites|publisher=Cornwall Wildlife Trust|title=County Geology Sites|access-date=5 February 2023}}</ref> (with similar criteria <ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/sites/default/files/2021-03/County_Geology_Site_Criteria_for_Cornwall_and_the_Isles_of_Scilly_2010.pdf|publisher=Cornwall Wildlife Trust 2010|title=County Geology Site Criteria for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly|access-date=5 February 2023}}</ref> to a [[County Wildlife Site]]). The hill also has a [[Scheduled Ancient Monument]]. Helman Tor is also the name of the [[nature reserve]] managed by the [[Cornwall Wildlife Trust]] which includes [[Breney Common]] (a [[Special Area of Conservation]]) and [[Red Moor (nature reserve)|Red Moor]].<ref name="CWT">{{cite web | title=Helman Tor Nature Reserve (including Breney Common and Red Moor Memorial Nature Reserve) | publisher=Cornwall Wildlife Trust | year=2012 | access-date=20 October 2012 | url=http://www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/nature_reserves/where_to_find_the_nature_reserves_1/helman_tor_breney_common_red_moor | url-status=dead | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130405034241/http://www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/nature_reserves/where_to_find_the_nature_reserves_1/helman_tor_breney_common_red_moor | archive-date=5 April 2013 }}</ref> Helman Tor, along with Breney Common, Red Moor and Belowda Beacon, is part of the Mid Cornwall Moors <ref>{{cite web|url=https://consult.defra.gov.uk/natural-england/mid-cornwall-moors/results/mcm-confirmation-citation.pdf|publisher=Natural England|title=Mid Cornwall Moors SSSI|date=23 February 2017|access-date=5 February 2023}}</ref> [[Site of Special Scientific Interest]].
'''Helman Tor''' ({{lang-kw|Torr Helman}})<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.magakernow.org.uk/ |title=MAGA - Cornish Language Partnership |access-date=2013-01-17 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170112235606/http://www.magakernow.org.uk/ |archive-date=2017-01-12 |url-status=dead }}</ref> is a granite hill in mid [[Cornwall]], [[United Kingdom|UK]] with several separated [[tor (rock formation)|tors]], and is designated as a (non-statutory) [[County Geology Site]] <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/what-we-doour-conservation-workon-land/county-geology-sites|publisher=Cornwall Wildlife Trust|title=County Geology Sites|access-date=5 February 2023}}</ref> (with similar criteria <ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/sites/default/files/2021-03/County_Geology_Site_Criteria_for_Cornwall_and_the_Isles_of_Scilly_2010.pdf|publisher=Cornwall Wildlife Trust 2010|title=County Geology Site Criteria for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly|access-date=5 February 2023}}</ref> to a [[County Wildlife Site]]). The hill also has a [[Scheduled Ancient Monument]]. Helman Tor is also the name of the [[nature reserve]] managed by the [[Cornwall Wildlife Trust]] which includes [[Breney Common]] (a [[Special Area of Conservation]]) and [[Red Moor (nature reserve)|Red Moor]].<ref name="CWT">{{cite web | title=Helman Tor Nature Reserve (including Breney Common and Red Moor Memorial Nature Reserve) | publisher=Cornwall Wildlife Trust | year=2012 | access-date=20 October 2012 | url=http://www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/nature_reserves/where_to_find_the_nature_reserves_1/helman_tor_breney_common_red_moor | url-status=dead | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130405034241/http://www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/nature_reserves/where_to_find_the_nature_reserves_1/helman_tor_breney_common_red_moor | archive-date=5 April 2013 }}</ref> Helman Tor, along with Breney Common, Red Moor and Belowda Beacon, is part of the Mid Cornwall Moors <ref>{{cite web|url=https://consult.defra.gov.uk/natural-england/mid-cornwall-moors/results/mcm-confirmation-citation.pdf|publisher=Natural England|title=Mid Cornwall Moors SSSI|date=23 February 2017|access-date=5 February 2023}}</ref> [[Site of Special Scientific Interest]].
It lies on the [[Saints' Way]], a [[long-distance footpath]] completed in 1986.<ref>Ordnance Survey ''Landranger 200; Newquay, Bodmin & surrounding area, 1:50 000''. 1988</ref>
It lies on the [[Saints' Way]], a [[long-distance footpath]] completed in 1986.<ref>Ordnance Survey ''Landranger 200; Newquay, Bodmin & surrounding area, 1:50 000''. 1988</ref>


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Helman Tor
Torr Helman
Highest point
Elevation209 m (686 ft)
Coordinates50°25′19″N 4°43′46″W / 50.42194°N 4.72944°W / 50.42194; -4.72944
Geography
OS gridSX 062 615

Helman Tor (Cornish: Torr Helman)[1] is a granite hill in mid Cornwall, UK with several separated tors, and is designated as a (non-statutory) County Geology Site [2] (with similar criteria [3] to a County Wildlife Site). The hill also has a Scheduled Ancient Monument. Helman Tor is also the name of the nature reserve managed by the Cornwall Wildlife Trust which includes Breney Common (a Special Area of Conservation) and Red Moor.[4] Helman Tor, along with Breney Common, Red Moor and Belowda Beacon, is part of the Mid Cornwall Moors [5] Site of Special Scientific Interest. It lies on the Saints' Way, a long-distance footpath completed in 1986.[6]

It is the northern end of a granite ridge.[7] There are at least three rocking stones (logan stone) on the ridge.

There is a prehistoric hill fort and a stone hut circle settlement on the site.[8] There is evidence of walls constructed in Neolithic period, around 6,000 years ago, as well as some level platforms, thought to be house sites, one platform has a network of postholes. There is also remains of a field system. These are similar to those at Carn Brea and limited excavation was carried out by Roger Mercer.[7]

One of the logan stones


There is a second Logan stone in the highest pile beside the trig point (triangulation point). A third logan stone is further down the ridge to the south, outside the reserve.

References

  1. ^ "MAGA - Cornish Language Partnership". Archived from the original on 12 January 2017. Retrieved 17 January 2013.
  2. ^ "County Geology Sites". Cornwall Wildlife Trust. Retrieved 5 February 2023.
  3. ^ "County Geology Site Criteria for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly" (PDF). Cornwall Wildlife Trust 2010. Retrieved 5 February 2023.
  4. ^ "Helman Tor Nature Reserve (including Breney Common and Red Moor Memorial Nature Reserve)". Cornwall Wildlife Trust. 2012. Archived from the original on 5 April 2013. Retrieved 20 October 2012.
  5. ^ "Mid Cornwall Moors SSSI" (PDF). Natural England. 23 February 2017. Retrieved 5 February 2023.
  6. ^ Ordnance Survey Landranger 200; Newquay, Bodmin & surrounding area, 1:50 000. 1988
  7. ^ a b "Helman Tor". Historic Environment Service, Cornwall Council. 7 May 2009. Retrieved 20 October 2012.
  8. ^ Historic England. "Earlier prehistoric hillfort, stone hut circle settlement and field system at Helman Tor (1007306)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 20 October 2012.


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