This is the first phase of our website documenting the work at Carwynnen Quoit in depth. It describes the history of this 5000 year old monument, recent excavations and finds, and the creativity that this rare example of Neolithic life and belief has inspired during the course of the project. We are adding content all the time and holding new events so keep an eye out! You can follow us here to keep up-to-date. Thanks go to Jacky Nowakowski for the archaeological content in this website, and to James Gossip for his practical management. Many of the photographs were taken by these hardworking archaeologists at Historic Environment.
In a windswept corner of the Frying Pan Field on the Pendarves Estate in West Cornwall (TR14 9LR, SW6501437213), sits a neglected pile of stones known as Carwynnen Quoit.
With 5,000 years of history, the cromlech has some tales to tell, and even more to inspire. The five acre site was purchased in 2009 by The Sustainable Trust with help from the Heritage Lottery Fund and our partners. Events were held to celebrate, and an art exhibition 'A Giant Leap' with free workshops was held in an empty shop in Camborne. We are now developing a community project around the restoration of the monument.
John Welham, Education Officer for the Cornwall Heritage Trust, has prepared two packs to be used in schools. One was created in 2009 and is about the Giant's Quoit. It can be downloaded as a PDF.
One of the most exciting thing about archaeology is the finds. Holding an artefact that has been buried for 5000 years is a unique experience.
