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'''Halliggye Fogou''' is one of many [[Fogou]] in [[Cornwall]], [[England]], [[United Kingdom|UK]]. Located in Trelowarren estate, near [[Helston]], it consists of a long narrow tunnel leading to three sectioned chambers, and a window-like entrance which was dug in victorian times by supposed treasure hunters (this has recently been filled in). It is one of the finest examples of a Fogou in the UK. It was excavated in 1982 <ref>[http://www.themodernantiquarian.com/post/20763/news/higher_boden_fogou.html The Modern Antiquarian.com | Higher Boden Fogou | News by phil<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> after routine ploughing of the then field, when the blade of the plough breached the roof of the main chamber. This hole has since been turned into an entrance stairway for visitors. |
'''Halliggye Fogou''' is one of many [[Fogou]] in [[Cornwall]], [[England]], [[United Kingdom|UK]]. Located in Trelowarren estate<ref>[http://www.historic-cornwall.org.uk/a2m/iron_age/fogou/halligye/halliggye.htm Cornwall's Archaeological Heritage: Halliggye]</ref>, near [[Helston]], it consists of a long narrow tunnel leading to three sectioned chambers, and a window-like entrance which was dug in victorian times by supposed treasure hunters (this has recently been filled in). It is one of the finest examples of a Fogou in the UK. It was excavated in 1982 <ref>[http://www.themodernantiquarian.com/post/20763/news/higher_boden_fogou.html The Modern Antiquarian.com | Higher Boden Fogou | News by phil<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> after routine ploughing of the then field, when the blade of the plough breached the roof of the main chamber. This hole has since been turned into an entrance stairway for visitors. |
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In 1999 there was some controversy regarding this site and others under the care of the [[English Heritage]] organisation. Members of a pressure group, the [[Revived Cornish Stannary Parliament#Operation Chough|Revived Cornish Stannary Parliament]], confiscated several signs bearing the English Heritage name.<ref>[http://www.cornishstannaryparliament.co.uk/heritage-signs.html Cornish Stannary Parliament tackles English cultural aggression in Cornwall.]</ref><ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/1768853.stm BBC News: Historic signs case trio bound over]</ref><ref>[http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk_news/story/0,3604,636016,00.html How three Cornish men and a raid on King Arthur's castle rocked English Heritage]</ref> |
In 1999 there was some controversy regarding this site and others under the care of the [[English Heritage]] organisation. Members of a pressure group, the [[Revived Cornish Stannary Parliament#Operation Chough|Revived Cornish Stannary Parliament]], confiscated several signs bearing the English Heritage name.<ref>[http://www.cornishstannaryparliament.co.uk/heritage-signs.html Cornish Stannary Parliament tackles English cultural aggression in Cornwall.]</ref><ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/1768853.stm BBC News: Historic signs case trio bound over]</ref><ref>[http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk_news/story/0,3604,636016,00.html How three Cornish men and a raid on King Arthur's castle rocked English Heritage]</ref> |
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Revision as of 19:51, 23 November 2008
Halliggye Fogou is one of many Fogou in Cornwall, England, UK. Located in Trelowarren estate[1], near Helston, it consists of a long narrow tunnel leading to three sectioned chambers, and a window-like entrance which was dug in victorian times by supposed treasure hunters (this has recently been filled in). It is one of the finest examples of a Fogou in the UK. It was excavated in 1982 [2] after routine ploughing of the then field, when the blade of the plough breached the roof of the main chamber. This hole has since been turned into an entrance stairway for visitors.
In 1999 there was some controversy regarding this site and others under the care of the English Heritage organisation. Members of a pressure group, the Revived Cornish Stannary Parliament, confiscated several signs bearing the English Heritage name.[3][4][5]
See also
- Petrosomatoglyph Symbolism
References
- ^ Cornwall's Archaeological Heritage: Halliggye
- ^ The Modern Antiquarian.com | Higher Boden Fogou | News by phil
- ^ Cornish Stannary Parliament tackles English cultural aggression in Cornwall.
- ^ BBC News: Historic signs case trio bound over
- ^ How three Cornish men and a raid on King Arthur's castle rocked English Heritage
50°04′15″N 5°11′46″W / 50.07089°N 5.19615°W
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