Prehistoric Sites in Cornwall
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Map of all known ancient sites in Cornwall
To see the detailed Google map, click here.
The Google map is the most accurate and up-to-date, with lots of clickable information. The image map below and the enlarged version of it are simpler to view.
This map shows all known prehistoric sites of the neolithic, bronze and iron ages. Positions are accurate. The map does not show all hut circles, cists or findspots, to avoid clutter. It is in ongoing periodic development and revision.
To read more about alignments, click here. Click on any site or alignment for information about it. For tips on navigation and a map key, see below.
Map researched and compiled by Palden Jenkins.
For a large version of the map below, click it.
Navigation tips
- To zoom in, use the wheel on your mouse or double-click on the map - where you place your cursor is where you'll zoom in to.
- Or centre the map on the area you want to examine by dragging the map, then use the +/- button at the bottom of the screen to zoom in or out.
- To get information and links about an ancient site or alignment, click once on the site symbol or the alignment.
- To get rid of the map legend on the left, click on the three dots to the right of the map title, top left, and click 'collapse map legend'.
Acknowledgements and sources. To Google Maps and their satellite photo suppliers for the maps forming the base of this map. To Heritage Gateway, Pastscape, Cornwall Council interactive map (historical), the Megalithic Portal, The Modern Antiquarian, Grid Reference Finder, Cornish Ancient & Holy Wells Map (Andy Norfolk), the late John Michell and Hamish Miller, Craig Weatherhill, Meyn Mamvro, CASPN, Cheryl Straffon, Ray Cox, Kenny Price, Lynne Speight and other contributors for assistance and information.
Pages in this map section:
West Penwith: Ancient Sites | Alignments
Isles of Scilly: Ancient Sites | Alignments
Map Key
Ancient Sites | ||
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 | Quoits (dolmens or cromlechs) | |
 | Menhirs (existing) | |
 | Menhirs (queried or removed) | |
 | Stone Rows | |
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 | Hill Camps (hillforts) | |
 | Hill Enclosures (sacred) | |
 | Cliff Sanctuaries (cliff castles) | |
 | Cliff Sanctuaries (possible) | |
 | Prominent Headlands | |
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 | Carns (outcrops & tors) | |
 | Wells & Springs | |
 | (bronze and iron ages) | |
 | Early & Medieval churches | |
 | Early & Medieval Crosses | |
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 | Natural Rocks & Outcrops | |
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 | Neolithic Long Barrows | |
 | Possible Sites | |
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