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Pawton Quoit is a portal dolmen situated on the moorland near Haycrock in Cornwall. The monument dates to the Neolithic period and consists of a burial chamber constructed from stone slabs, with the characteristic portal stones at its entrance that define this class of megalithic monument. Portal dolmens of this type are among the earliest monumental structures in Britain, reflecting the funerary practices and architectural knowledge of Neolithic communities. The site represents an important element of Cornwall's prehistoric archaeological heritage and provides evidence of the region's early settlement patterns and ritual practices.
Portal Dolmen known as 'Pawton Quoit', 325m north west of Haycrock is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006705. View the official record →
Pawton Quoit is a portal dolmen situated on the moorland near Haycrock in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006705.
Portal Dolmen known as 'Pawton Quoit', 325m north west of Haycrock 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 1006705.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Small multivallate hillfort 127m south east of Demelza Farm (6.1 km), Inchs Cross, 200m south-west of Inchs (6.6 km), Wayside cross 515m north east of Castle Farm (7 km).
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