Dymond Murder Memorial

This memorial marks one of Cornwall's darkest Victorian moments - the 1844 murder of a young woman whose death shocked a small rural community. Located near Bodmin, the Dymond Murder Memorial is a stark reminder of how crime rippled through isolated moorland villages long before modern policing existed. It's a solitary, understated tribute rather than a visitor attraction with facilities, so don't expect interpretation boards or car parks.

Historians and true crime enthusiasts will find it worthwhile, though casual day-trippers might feel a bit underwhelmed by what amounts to a stone marker in the landscape. The real value is walking the moorland around Bodmin and pausing to contemplate the story - the kind of thing that sticks with you more than another castle visit.

Getting there means leaving the car and exploring on foot, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. If you're based at one of the nearby glamping sites - Camp De Lank or Trewithen Farm are both roughly five miles away - you could weave a memorial visit into a proper moorland walk without making a special trip. The surrounding countryside is the actual draw here.

Timing-wise, no entry fees apply and there are no opening hours to worry about. Go whenever the light's decent and the ground's not waterlogged. Not for everyone, but if you're interested in local history and atmospheric walks across exposed moorland, it's worth the detour while exploring the area around Bodmin.