Ballowall, Cape Cornwall, Carn Gloose, St Just. Looking inland (for a change!) towards Kennidjack and St Just.

It would have been covered in earth for most of it's existence and that is what preserved it. It was only exposed by tin mining prospectors in relatively modern times. Then 19th century archaeologists got to work and, in ignorance, radically altered the shape of the tomb.
Many thanks, Jenny.

It would have been covered in earth for most of it's existence and that is what preserved it. It was only exposed by tin mining prospectors in relatively modern times. Then 19th century archaeologists got to work and, in ignorance, radically altered the shape of the tomb.
Thank you, Eunice.

It would have been covered in earth for most of it's existence and that is what preserved it. It was only exposed by tin mining prospectors in relatively modern times. Then 19th century archaeologists got to work and, in ignorance, radically altered the shape of the tomb.
Many thanks, Keith.

Wow, this really gets my imagination going. Thanks for the historical information. Super photo!