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Standing 9ft (2.7m) high, it consists of five standing stones capped by a large slab and is located near [[St Cleer]], [[Cornwall]], [[United Kingdom]]. |
Standing 9ft (2.7m) high, it consists of five standing stones capped by a large slab and is located near [[St Cleer]], [[Cornwall]], [[United Kingdom]]. |
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Excavations have shown that sites of this type were constructed in the early and middle Neolithic period between 3700-3300 BC. |
Excavations have shown that sites of this type were constructed in the early and middle Neolithic period between 3700-3300 BC.<ref>{{cite web| title = Cornwall's Archeological Heritage | url = http://www.historic-cornwall.org.uk/a2m/neolithic/chambered_tomb/trethevy_quoit/trethevy_quoit.htm | accessdate =2009-10-08}}</ref> |
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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 20:05, 8 October 2009
Trethevy Quoit is a well preserved megalithic tomb known locally as "the giant's house" [1].
Standing 9ft (2.7m) high, it consists of five standing stones capped by a large slab and is located near St Cleer, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Excavations have shown that sites of this type were constructed in the early and middle Neolithic period between 3700-3300 BC.[2]
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]
Since this action several of the smaller sites such as Dupath Well, The Hurlers (stone circles), Tregiffian Burial Chamber, St Breock Downs Monolith, King Doniert's Stone, Trethevy Quoit and Carn Euny have been transferred to the care of the Cornwall Heritage Trust.[6]
References
- ^ A History of Britain, Richard Dargie (2007), p. 12
- ^ "Cornwall's Archeological Heritage". Retrieved 2009-10-08.
- ^ 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
- ^ Sites Managed and Cared for by Cornwall Heritage Trust for English Heritage
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The quoit from the north-west -
The quoit from the south -
The quoit from the west
50°29′35″N 4°27′19″W / 50.49317°N 4.45539°W
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