Chûn Quoit, Neolithic dolmen on Penwith Peninsula, Cornwall, England
The stone burial chamber features a large circular capstone resting on three upright stones, forming a chamber measuring 2 to 3 meters in diameter.
Built between 3500 and 2500 BC, Chûn Quoit belongs to a collection of megalithic structures used for ceremonial purposes during the Neolithic period.
The name derives from Cornish 'Chy-an-Woone', translating to 'House on the Downs', reflecting the structure's position in the landscape.
The monument stands on an accessible hilltop near Penzance, with designated footpaths leading visitors through the surrounding archaeological landscape.
Among Cornwall's prehistoric monuments, this dolmen retains its original capstone position after 5000 years, maintaining its mushroom-like silhouette.
Location: Cornwall
Website: https://cornishancientsites.com/ancient-sites/chun-quoit
GPS coordinates: 50.14859,-5.63774
Latest update: March 5, 2025 12:35
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