Porth Hellick Down Burial Chamber TR21 0NY
Free for Everyone
Open: Seasonal - See website
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About:
This is one of the largest and best preserved of the distinctive burial chambers known as entrance graves, found only on the Isles of Scilly and in the far west of Cornwall. Dating from about 1500 BC, Porth Hellick is the largest entrance grave in a scattered cemetery that includes six others, and two low cairns. At the time when this imposing structure was built, most of the Isles of Scilly probably comprised a single landmass. The sea level steadily rose over the prehistoric period, engulfing the wide central and fertile lowlands that had been dry land in the Neolithic period, 4,000–5,000 years ago. As on Bodmin Moor and Dartmoor, the early farmers built their ritual monuments on the upper slopes above the cultivated land. This grave, like others on Scilly, lies close to the edge of a prehistoric field system.

Dog Friendly:
Dogs on leads are welcome.

Entry Charge:
Free for everyone (see website)

Parking:
There no parking available on location

Facilities:
There are no facilities on location.

Notes:
Situated on St Mary's eastern side, the site is best accessed by bike or on foot.

Contact:
Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk
Tel: 0370 3331181