Attractions & Landmarks
Lanyon Quoit
Photo: Perran Tremewan
Opening Times
Outdoor space open year round
Nearest facilities are found at The Morvah Schoolhouse and Cafe
More Details
Locally thought of as one of our most iconic prehistoric monuments, dating back to the early Neolithic Period, Lanyon Quoit** was originally 4 standing stones with a large capstone. Unfortunately it was damaged by a storm in 1815, and rebuilt 9 years later with only 3 standing stones.
A Quoit is thought of as burial chamber for the bones of the dead.
**The word Quoit comes from the Cornish legend that the capstones on the Quoits came to be there because they were thrown by the giants enjoying a game of quoits.
source: CASPN
Click here for an easy to follow walking tour map that guides you to Lanyon Quoit and the Mên-an-Tol in one circular walk whilst taking in other astonishing ancient landmarks along the way.
If you would like to explore our ancient landscape with a guided tour and learn how our local monuments and stone formations relate to the night sky, join Carolyn at Archaeoastronomy Cornwall for one of her walking tours.
Getting Here
Address
Lanyon Quoit, Madron, Penzance, UK View on map
Free Wifi Hotspot
Pendeen Free Wifi
Free Wifi Hotspot
St Just Free Town Wifi
Post Office
St Just Post Office
Petrol Station
Trewellard Petrol Station
General Practice
Pendeen Surgery
Pharmacies
Ramsay Pharmacy
General Practice
Cape Cornwall Surgery
Car Park
Lafrowda Car Park
Car Park
St. Johns Terrace Car Park
Toilets
Lafrowda Close Car Park Toilets
Toilets
St Johns Terrace Car Park Toilets
Libraries
St Just Library
Carbis Bay, Tesco
Bus stops
Chy-an-Gweal Estate
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Opp St Teresas
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Crowlas, The Old Inn
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Penzance, Cemetery
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Penzance, Cemetery
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Crowlas, The Old Inn (opp)
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St Teresas
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Chy-an-Gweal Estate
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Boscaswell Stores
Carbis Bay, Tesco
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Lands End, Car Park
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Nancledra, Telephone Box
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Sennen Cove
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