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Lanyon Quoit is a Neolithic dolmen or portal tomb located near the village of Madron in Cornwall, England. The structure originally consisted of four upright stones supporting a large granite capstone, but it collapsed during a severe storm in 1815. It was re-erected in 1824 by local workers, who used only three of the original uprights, resulting in a noticeably lower and altered profile. Despite the structural modifications, the megalithic monument remains a recognizable and highly visited landmark within the Cornish archaeological landscape.
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What is Lanyon Quoit?
Lanyon Quoit is a Neolithic dolmen, also called a portal tomb, near Madron in Cornwall, England. It consists of upright granite stones supporting a large capstone.
What happened to Lanyon Quoit in 1815?
A severe storm caused the original structure to collapse in 1815. The monument was re-erected in 1824, although its restored arrangement differs from the original.
How was Lanyon Quoit originally constructed?
The original tomb had four upright stones supporting a large granite capstone. The design created a chamber-like space typical of Neolithic portal tombs.
Where is Lanyon Quoit located?
Lanyon Quoit is in the Penwith area of west Cornwall, close to the village of Madron. It stands in an open rural landscape rather than inside a modern town.
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