Porth Hellick Down
Neolithic entrance grave on the Isles of Scilly / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Porth Hellick Down is a Neolithic and Bronze Age archeological site located on the island of St Mary's, in the Isles of Scilly in Great Britain. The ancient burial monument encompasses a large cairn cemetery that includes at least six entrance graves, other unchambered cairns, and a prehistoric field system. The site is notable for having the largest assembly of surviving entrance graves.
Quick Facts Region, Coordinates ...
Region | Isles of Scilly |
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Coordinates | 49.91829°N 6.28113°W / 49.91829; -6.28113 |
Type | Entrance grave |
History | |
Founded | c.2000-1500 BC |
Site notes | |
Excavation dates | 1899 |
Archaeologists | George Bonsor |
Official name | Porth Hellick Down |
Designated | 1975 |
Reference no. | 304047[1] |
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