Porth Hellick Down

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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. 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.

Cemeteries, mausoleums and burial places in United Kingdom All sites in Isles of Scilly

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Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom

Established
2000-1500 BCE

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