Lanyon Quoit

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Lanyon Quoit

Lanyon Quoit is an impressive archaeological monument dating from the Neolithic period.

The New Stone Age in Britain lasted for around 1500 years between c. 4000 to 2500 BC

The remains of this Penwith chamber tomb were re-erected in the 19th Century after a fall which damaged some of the stones. The capstone now appears to be lower than in the original structure.

This type of megalithic structure is also referred to as a 'dolmen'.

Lanyon Quoit is situated very close to the minor road from Madron to Morvah. It does not require a long walk to view it.

G.P.S. coordinates:
N 50 08.839
W 005 35.949

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Location:
Located in West Cornwall. From Penzance take the B3312 to Madron and then follow the minor road signposted to Morvah. Lanyon Quoit is signposted and there is a small parking area beside a Cornish stone hedge on the right hand side of the road. Please refer to the G.P.S. coordinates above for the waypoint giving its precise location.

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