Archaeological sites · South West England
Boswarva Carn
In or near Morvah.
Boswarva Carn — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Rod Allday — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Penzance · 5.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Boswarva Carn is a archaeological located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Lanyon Quoit is a Neolithic dolmen located in Cornwall, England. Originally built around 3500 BC, it has undergone significant changes since its collapse in a storm in 1815 and subsequent re-erection in 1824. The site features three support stones and a large capstone, making it a notable prehistoric monument.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Aire Point to Carrick Du SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Penwith Moors and Downs SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Boswarva Carn is an archaeological site located in South-West England. It features prehistoric remains and is significant for its archaeological value. The site provides insight into the historical landscape and human activity in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 50.1430, -5.5988
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Madron
- Postcode
- TR20 8PB
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Ives
- Nearest railway station
- Penzance — 5.3 km
- Official site
- en.wikipedia.org
Sources
- osm: node/600206913 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Boswarva Carn?
- Boswarva Carn is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR20 8PB), in the parish of Madron.
- What is Boswarva Carn?
- Boswarva Carn — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Boswarva Carn?
- The nearest railway station is Penzance, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR20 8PB.
- Is Boswarva Carn a protected site?
- Yes — Boswarva Carn is part of the Aire Point to Carrick Du SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the West Penwith Moors and Downs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Boswarva Carn free to visit?
- Yes, Boswarva Carn is free to enter.
- How do I get to Boswarva Carn?
- The nearest railway station is Penzance, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR20 8PB.