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Object Number 2004.29.12992
Display Title Giant's Quoit
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "England / Penzance / The Giant's Quit (near Lanyon) N.W. of Penzance. See Murray's "Cornwall & Devon," p. 450. / It is figured in the "Imperial Dictionary," s.v. Cromlech. / Bequest H W Haynes. 1912"
Department Photographic
Date 1855-1912
Culture
  • ancient European styles and periods
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / England
Additional Geographic Terms near Lanyon, N. W. of Penzance
Dimensions Overall: 13.335 × 20.6375 cm (5 1/4 × 8 1/8 in.)
Provenance
Donor Donated by Prof. Henry W. Haynes

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