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Zennor Quoit, Cornwall

Zennor Quoit is a Bronze Age entrance grave near Zennor, Cornwall. The entrance grave survives as seven upright massive earthfast stones, five of which define the edges of a rectangular chamber with two internal cross slabs. Two further stones form an impressive entrance façade and there is a further leaning, partially supported, capstone. All are enclosed within a low cairn measuring up to 40ft in diameter. The monument is situated close to the summit of a prominent ridge with coastal views overlooking Zennor Head. It is within the council area of Cornwall.
Historic England Scheduled Monument 1004640.

Place Type: Prehistoric Monument
Historic County: Cornwall
Lat, Long: 50.187971,-5.5475208
Grid Reference: SW 4687 3801
Civil Parish: Zennor CP
Council Area: Cornwall CA
Police Area: Devon and Cornwall PA

GBPN ID: 305747
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Zennor_Quoit,_Cornwall_305747

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