description The Cheesewring Overview
The Cheesewring is a granite tor on Stowe’s Hill, on the eastern side of Bodmin Moor in Cornwall, England. It consists of large, weathered granite slabs stacked in an irregular formation, with the upper blocks giving it a shape compared with a traditional cheese press. The tor is a geological landmark near the village of Minions and the ancient stone circles and monuments of the surrounding moor.
help The Cheesewring FAQ
Where is the Cheesewring?
The Cheesewring is a granite tor on Stowe's Hill on the eastern side of Bodmin Moor, near the village of Minions in Cornwall. The site sits beside the former Cheesewring Quarry. ([Visit Cornwall](https://www.visitcornwall.com/things-to-do/history-and-heritage/the-cheesewring-and-stowes-hill))
Why is it called the Cheesewring?
The stacked granite blocks resemble a traditional cheese press, which inspired the name. In Cornwall, a cheese could also refer to a bag of apples pressed together when making cider. ([Visit Cornwall](https://www.visitcornwall.com/things-to-do/history-and-heritage/the-cheesewring-and-stowes-hill))
Was the Cheesewring built by people?
No, it is a natural granite formation shaped by erosion over millions of years as wind and rain exploited cracks in the rock. The blocks only appear to be carefully stacked because weathering left them balanced in place. ([Visit Cornwall](https://www.visitcornwall.com/things-to-do/history-and-heritage/the-cheesewring-and-stowes-hill))
What prehistoric site is near the Cheesewring?
Stowe's Hill contains a Neolithic tor enclosure whose walls are roughly 6,000 to 4,500 years old. The Cheesewring itself is also close to historic quarrying on Bodmin Moor. ([Cornwall National Landscape](https://cornwall-landscape.org/monument/stowes-hill-fort/))
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