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This well-preserved and impressive Neolithic 'dolmen' burial chamber stands 2.7 metres (8.9 ft) high. There are five standing stones, surmounted by a huge capstone.
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A brief history and description of Trethevy Quoit, an impressive and well-preserved Neolithic ‘dolmen’ burial chamber
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We’ve identified just some of our sites with unusual place names, but can you tell us where they are? Test your knowledge with our 20 questions quiz. Once you’re done, check out our article on how English place names have developed, including some odd linguistic quirks.
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Two richly carved pieces of a 9th century 'Celtic' cross, with an inscription commemorating Dumgarth, British King of Dumnonia, who drowned in c. AD 875.
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Three fine late Neolithic or early Bronze Age stone circles arranged in a line, a grouping unique in England.
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This charming well-house of around 1500 stands over an ancient spring, believed to cure whooping cough.
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Cornwall is not only a great place to visit for modern holiday makers, it was also an area of great interest for our ancestors.
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Read advice from our historians and learning experts on how to tell your Neolithic from your Bronze Age, the pitfalls to avoid, and suggested activities to try with your students at home, in the classroom, or on a school trip.