Zennor Quoit
OS grid ref:-SW 469 380
A superb example of a prehistoric burial chamber, Zennor Quoit stands on the Amalveor Downs around 1km from the ancient village of Zennor. The chamber is well preserved, the massive capstone, which weighs an estimated 12.5 tons, has fallen and rests against it. The chamber itself consists of 7 upright stones and was originally covered by a cairn.
Zennor Quoit
Reproduced courtesy of Sundial Photographics
In 1861 the quoit was nearly demolished by a local farmer who wished to build a cow shed on the site. The alarmed and indignant vicar intervened and prevented him from doing so by offering a financial inducement. The stone posts for the proposed cow shed can still be seen on the site.
Excavation revealed cremated bones, flint and Neolithic style pottery.
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