Lanyon Quoit, a Neolithic dolmen, viewed from the west
- Date:
- 1967 - 1971
- Location:
- Lanyon Quoit, Madron, Cornwall
- Reference:
- DES01/02/0151
- Type:
- Photograph (Negative)
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Description
Lanyon Quoit is a megalithic tomb now in the guardianship of the National Trust. In 1815 the dolmen collapsed during a storm. It was reconstructed with only three of the four stones that had previously supported the capstone. The fourth was considered too badly damaged to be reused.
Content
This is part of the Series: DES01/02 Eileen Deste: Cornwall Monochrome; within the Collection: DES01 Eileen Deste Collection
Rights
© Historic England Archive
People & Organisations
Photographer: Deste, Eileen
Keywords
Neolithic Chambered Tomb, Archaeology And Excavations
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