The three hares is a circular motif appearing in sacred sites from China, the Middle East and the churches and synagogues of Europe, in particular those of Devon, England. It is used as an architectur
German: Dreihasenfenster, lit. 'Window of Three Hares' in Paderborn Cathedral
"Drei Hasen und der Löffel drei und doch hat jeder seine zwei." (Germany, 1858)
"Drei Hasen und der Ohren drei und doch hat Keiner mehr als Zwei." (Alsace)
The tin mining industry on Dartmoor, Devon, England, is thought to have originated in pre-Roman times, and continued right through to the 20th century, when the last commercially worked mine closed in
Three hares
…motif appearing in sacred sites from China, the Middle East and the churches and synagogues of Europe, in particular those of Devon, England (as the "Tinners' Rabbits"). It is used as an architectural ornament, a religious symbol, and in other modern works of art or a logo for adornment (including tattoos…
The wheelpit at Huntingdon mine
Crockern Tor – Parliament Rock as seen from the "floor" of the Great Court.
An example of the characteristic pattern of parallel ridges and scarp left by tin-streaming, east of Fox Tor.
Openworks near the Warren House Inn. Looking down one gully towards a group of them in the middle distance, and more on the left side of the ridge beyond.