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Boskednan Stone Circle, is a neolithic stone circle
It is also known as the Nine Maidens of Boskednan. A prehistoric monument situated in Cornwall, England.

It is located on a moorland
Providing expansive views of surrounding countryside. The area is rich in archaeological sites. Including other stone circles, burial mounds, as well as standing stones. There are several walking trails.

It likely originally consisted of 22 stones
Today, only 10 are visible. It has a rough diameter of 21 meters (or, 69 feet).

The tallest is around 6 feet, (or, 1.8 meters)

It was likely used for ceremonial or ritualistic purposes
Which was common for stone circles of its era. It could have also been important for social and religious gatherings. Possibly relating to astronomical observations, or seasonal cycles.

Boskednan stone circle offers greater insights into the ceremonial and social practices of neolithic communities in Cornwall. It remains a place of interest for both researchers, and visitors interested in neolithic architecture.

Bibliography: John Barnatt: Prehistoric Cornwall. The Ceremonial Monuments. Turnstone Press Limited, Wellingborough 1982, ISBN 0-85500-129-1

Boskednan (Nine Maidens) (http://www.megalithics.com/england/boskedan/boskmain.htm) at Megalithics (http://www.megalithics.com/index.htm)