I first encountered Little Galver’s viewing station during an exceptional Pathways to the Past (CASPN) walk led by David Giddings. Nestled within the West Penwith moors, this hidden gem captivated me with its triangular arrangement of stones that perfectly frames the imposing Carn Galver.
During that initial visit, I took a compass reading of approximately 270 degrees. This sparked my curiosity about how the framed Carn Galver would align with the setting sun during the equinox. On the evening of the equinox, I finally had the opportunity to witness this phenomenon. As the sun descended, it didn’t merely set; it gracefully rolled down the spine of the hillside. This mesmerising display unfolded over nearly fourteen minutes, with the sun dipping in and out of the terrain’s natural undulations.
It was a breathtaking solar spectacle, evoking a sense of wonder and connection to the ancient past. One can’t help but ponder: who last observed this alignment? Perhaps it hasn’t been seen since prehistoric times.
Archaeoastronomy Cornwall 