Archaeological sites · South West England
Tolvan Holed Stone
In or near Gweek.
Tolvan Holed Stone — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Alan Simkins — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Truthall Halt · 5.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Tolvan Holed Stone 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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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Tolvan Holed Stone is an archaeological site located in South-West England. It features a large granite boulder with a distinctive hole, believed to have been used in ancient rituals. The stone is a notable example of prehistoric monumentation in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 50.1051, -5.2091
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Gweek
- Postcode
- TR12 6TZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Ives
- Nearest railway station
- Truthall Halt — 5.6 km
Sources
- osm: node/7352248995 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tolvan Holed Stone?
- Tolvan Holed Stone is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR12 6TZ), in the parish of Gweek.
- What is Tolvan Holed Stone?
- Tolvan Holed Stone — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Tolvan Holed Stone?
- The nearest railway station is Truthall Halt, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR12 6TZ.
- Is Tolvan Holed Stone a protected site?
- Yes — Tolvan Holed Stone is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Tolvan Holed Stone free to visit?
- Yes, Tolvan Holed Stone is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tolvan Holed Stone?
- The nearest railway station is Truthall Halt, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR12 6TZ.