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Trethevy Quoit is a Neolithic portal dolmen near St Cleer on the southern edge of Bodmin Moor in Cornwall, England. Five upright stones support a large capstone weighing about 20 tonnes, which now slopes sharply because one supporting stone has collapsed. A small apparently artificial hole occurs near the capstone's highest corner, and the monument preserves traces of the low mound that once surrounded its burial chamber.
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What is Trethevy Quoit?
Trethevy Quoit is a Neolithic portal dolmen near St Cleer on the southern edge of Bodmin Moor in Cornwall. It is a burial monument made from large upright stones and a capstone.
How heavy is the capstone at Trethevy Quoit?
The capstone weighs about 20 tonnes. It now slopes sharply because one of the supporting stones collapsed.
Why does Trethevy Quoit lean to one side?
The monument's steep angle is the result of a collapsed supporting stone. The remaining uprights still hold the large capstone above the chamber.
What is unusual about the decoration at Trethevy Quoit?
A small apparently artificial opening or feature is associated with the monument. The structure itself is more important as a Neolithic portal dolmen than as a decorated surface.
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