Burial mounds & barrows · South West England
Carwynnen Quoit
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Carwynnen Quoit — a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Rod Allday — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Camborne · 2.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Carwynnen Quoit is a other 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
Carwynnen Quoit is a 5,000-year-old Neolithic monument located in West Cornwall. The site features a restored cromlech and serves as a focal point for community projects exploring ancient farming methods and life on the land. Visitors can engage with the history and creativity inspired by this unique archaeological site.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Cornwall Bryophytes SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Carwynnen Quoit is a Neolithic burial chamber located in South-West England. It is notable for its large capstone supported by upright stones, characteristic of ancient megalithic structures. The site reflects the region's prehistoric heritage and is an example of early funerary practices.
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- Coordinates
- 50.1882, -5.2934
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Camborne
- Postcode
- TR14 9LR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Camborne and Redruth
- Nearest railway station
- Camborne — 2.5 km
- Official site
- www.giantsquoit.org
Sources
- osm: node/3071462066 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Carwynnen Quoit?
- Carwynnen Quoit is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR14 9LR), in the parish of Camborne.
- What is Carwynnen Quoit?
- Carwynnen Quoit — a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Carwynnen Quoit?
- The nearest railway station is Camborne, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR14 9LR.
- Is Carwynnen Quoit a protected site?
- Yes — Carwynnen Quoit is part of the West Cornwall Bryophytes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Carwynnen Quoit free to visit?
- Yes, Carwynnen Quoit is free to enter.
- How do I get to Carwynnen Quoit?
- The nearest railway station is Camborne, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR14 9LR.