Trethevy Quoit - Wikipedia
Trethevy Quoit (Cornish: Koyt Tredhewi) [1] is a well-preserved megalithic structure between St Cleer and Darite in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It is known locally as "the giant's house". [2]
Preserving Cornwall's Story - Trethevy Quoit | Cornwall Heritage …
Trethevy Quoit is a particularly well-preserved example of a portal dolmen. Burial chambers like this are rare nationally, but there are several in Cornwall. Trethevy is one of the most impressive in Britain.
Trethevy Quoit - English Heritage
Open any reasonable time during daylight hours. Off B3254, Nr Darite, St Cleer, Cornwall, PL14 5JY. Before You Go. This well-preserved and impressive Neolithic 'dolmen' burial chamber stands 2.7 metres high. There are five standing stones, surmounted by a huge capstone. Managed by the Cornwall Heritage Trust.
History of Trethevy Quoit - English Heritage
Trethevy Quoit is a particularly well-preserved example of a portal dolmen, a type of monument once common in Cornwall and dating to the early or middle part of the Neolithic period, around 3500–2500 BC.
Trethevy Quoit – Visit a Giant’s House on Bodmin Moor in Cornwall!
2024年12月8日 · Here’s a complete guide to Trethevy Quoit or the Giant’s House in Cornwall. With the history, legend, how to visit and things to do in the area. What is Trethevy Quoit? Trethevy Quoit (pronounced Tre-thee-vee Qw-oy-t) is a capstone chamber that is made up of five standing stones holding up a massive capstone at the top!
Trethevy Quoit [The Giant's House] Burial Chamber or Dolmen : …
2021年9月9日 · An ancient Neolithic burial chamber, standing nine feet high and consisting of five stones surmounted by a huge capstone. One of the uprights seems to have fallen inwards and the capstone has a terrific slope. Cornwall Heritage Trust acquired Trethevy Field in November 2016 to improve access to the site. Access - Any reasonable time.
Trethevy Quoit – Wild & Free Co.
2023年2月21日 · Trethevy Quoit is a stunning prehistoric burial chamber. Also known as King Arthur’s Quoit, it is one of the best-preserved examples of a dolmen (a type of megalithic tomb) in Cornwall. It is located near the village of St Cleer, about 5 miles northeast of Liskeard in an area of outstanding natural beauty.
Trethevy Quoit - Cornwall Guide
2022年1月13日 · Erected in the early Neolithic period (c3500BC), and originally partially covered by a mound, Trethevy Quoit is unusual because not only does it have 6 supporting stones forming its internal chamber, but it was also constructed with an antechamber (although only one of the two original stones still remains).
Trethevy Quoit, Cornwall - UK SOUTHWEST
Trethevy is the only quoit in the county managed by English Heritage, reflecting its size and importance; it is open to visitors all year without restrictions. Trethevy Quoit is reached by an unnamed lane, half a mile north of Tremar village. A five-space carpark is provided, and entry is via a gate into the field on the west side.
Trethevy Quoit, St. Cleer, Cornwall - Ancient Monuments
Trethevy Quoit is a particularly well-preserved and complete portal dolmen, with its largely intact chamber, capstone and clear surrounding cairn. Its good range of visible features has led to this monument often being quoted in national descriptions …