Plen-an-gwarys were largely confined to the west of Cornwall. Depending on sources there are a possible 48 to 51 plen-an-gwarys including nine sites with extant remains and a further nineteen sites with no above-ground remains. The possible sites below are based on place-names. view of Castilly Neolithic henge monument remodelled into a plain-an-gwary in the Medieval period • The Long Sentry field south-east of the church in
St Mabyn, has been identified as the possible location of the most northerly Plain-an-gwarry. • There is evidence to suggest that
Bartinney Castle near
Sancreed in the
Penwith Peninsula may have been an
Iron Age Plen An Gwarry for the celebration of
Celtic Fire festivals. •
Plain-an-Gwarry, Redruth which was documented as being used for
Cornish wrestling tournaments. • There is an area called Plain-an-Gwarry one mile to the north-east of
Marazion. • Site in the parish of
Grade–Ruan approximately 200 m from Treleage farm () • In circa 1587 it is recorded that in Penryn a group of Spaniards landed with the intention of sacking the town, however finding the streets deserted they were alarmed by a 'mighty shout' and ran to their boats. The townfolk were at a performance of 'Samson' and the gates of Gaza had just fallen, resulting in a deafening cheer. Other possible sites where old documents and newspapers describe locations include: • A site below
Wendron churchtown is recorded as being used as a venue for
Cornish wrestling. • A site in
Mellangoose which is recorded as being where the famous
Cornish wrestler Captain Thomas Gundry regularly fought. • At the base of
Bodmin Beacon are the remains the
wrestling ring which many believe was a plen an gwari. ==Gallery==