Tregiffian Burial Chamber

Tregiffian Burial Chamber is a prehistoric stone chamber located near Lamorna that served as a tomb for the dead. The main burial space stretches about 5 meters long and is built from large slabs of stone held together without mortar.

The chamber was built between 3000 and 2000 BC and held the remains of multiple cremated individuals from that era. The structure was modified and adapted as burial practices shifted during the transition from the Neolithic to the Bronze Age.

The entrance stone displays 25 artificial hollows called cupmarks, showing how early people left their mark on stone. These markings offer a direct window into prehistoric artistic practice.

You can reach the site by parking at the Merry Maidens layby on the B3315 road and following a short walking path to the chamber. The location is easy to access on foot and the terrain presents no major obstacles.

The original stone decorated with cupmarks is kept safely in the Royal Cornwall Museum in Truro. A precise cast replica of this stone stands at the burial site so visitors can see the carved details.

Location: Cornwall

Website: https://english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/tregiffian-burial-chamber

GPS coordinates: 50.06435,-5.59195

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:42