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The Giant's Quoit is a portal dolmen located at Carwynnen in Cornwall. This Neolithic monument comprises a burial chamber formed by two large upright stones supporting a capstone, characteristic of the portal dolmen type that flourished during the later Neolithic period in southwestern Britain. The structure represents an important example of megalithic funerary architecture, reflecting the ritual and communal practices of prehistoric communities in Cornwall. The monument survives as a testament to Neolithic stone-working traditions and continues to be a significant archaeological feature in the Cornish landscape.
Portal dolmen called The Giant's Quoit at Carwynnen is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004458. View the official record →
The Giant's Quoit is a portal dolmen located at Carwynnen in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004458.
Portal dolmen called The Giant's Quoit at Carwynnen is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1004458.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wayside cross at Trenethick Barton (8.3 km), Round cairn 225m NNW of Tregonning Hill House (9 km), Holy well at Trelill, 190m ENE of Trelill House (9.1 km).
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