Carfury Standing Stone

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Carfury Standing Stone is one of 13 standing stones the Albion Guide charts in Cornwall. The surrounding countryside is part of Cornwall National Landscape National Landscape. Other ancient sites nearby include The Nine Maidens and West Lanyon Quoit. Penzance Station is 4.9 km away to the south-east.

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