Trethevy Quoit (Cornish: Koyt Tredhewi) [1] is a well-preserved megalithic structure between St Cleer and Darite in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It is known locally as "the giant's house". [2]

Trethevy Quoit is a particularly well-preserved example of a portal dolmen, a type of monument once common in Cornwall and dating to the early or middle part of the Neolithic period, around 3500–2500 BC.

Open any reasonable time during daylight hours. Off B3254, Nr Darite, St Cleer, Cornwall, PL14 5JY. Before You Go. This well-preserved and impressive Neolithic 'dolmen' burial chamber stands 2.7 metres high. There are five standing stones, surmounted by a huge capstone. Managed by the Cornwall Heritage Trust.

Trethevy Quoit is a particularly well-preserved example of a portal dolmen. Burial chambers like this are rare nationally, but there are several in Cornwall. Trethevy is one of the most impressive in Britain.

One of the best preserved “portal dolmen” in Cornwall, a burial chamber from the late Neolithic period. 1 mile North East of St Cleer off the B3254 (OS map 201; ref SX 259688) Trethevy Quoit is signposted from a small lay-by car park in the hamlet of Trethevystone, between Darite and Tremar. What do we know about Trethevy Quoit?

2024年12月8日 · Here’s a complete guide to Trethevy Quoit or the Giant’s House in Cornwall. With the history, legend, how to visit and things to do in the area. What is Trethevy Quoit? Trethevy Quoit (pronounced Tre-thee-vee Qw-oy-t) is a capstone chamber that is made up of five standing stones holding up a massive capstone at the top!

2022年1月13日 · Erected in the early Neolithic period (c3500BC), and originally partially covered by a mound, Trethevy Quoit is unusual because not only does it have 6 supporting stones forming its internal chamber, but it was also constructed with an antechamber (although only one of the two original stones still remains).

Trethevy Quoit is a particularly well-preserved and complete portal dolmen, with its largely intact chamber, capstone and clear surrounding cairn. Its good range of visible features has led to this monument often being quoted in national descriptions …

An ancient Neolithic burial chamber, standing nine feet high and consisting of five stones surmounted by a huge capstone. One of the uprights seems to have fallen inwards and the capstone has a terrific slope. Cornwall Heritage Trust acquired Trethevy Field in November 2016 to improve access to the site. Access - Any reasonable time.

Situated in a field about 4km north of Liskeard in the village of Tremar, the Trethevy Quoit is an easily accessible monument to visit. The Quoit is thankfully free of the "green railing" curse that seems to plague so many other portal tombs that we have visited.