Sperris Quoit

Sperris Quoit is a ruined megalithic burial chamber or dolmen, and one of a type of tomb unique to West Penwith, located on a moor around 365 metres northeast of Zennor Quoit, being roughly halfway between Zennor and Amalveor, Cornwall [1]. It is the northernmost quoit in the Penwith peninsula and a Scheduled Monument [1]. Sperris Quoit is over 4000 years old, and may be older, possibly as old as 7000 years, as it has been dated variously at late- or post-Neolithic, and late Mesolithic or Neolithic [1]. It was in relatively good condition until at least the early 19th century, but there is evidence that stones have been removed since then, for local building work in the village of Zennor [1]. The site was rediscovered in 1954 by Thomas and Wakes, who excavated it in part [1]. The quoit is situated in rough moorland on the side of Zennor Hill, at about 230 metres above sea level, and is close to several rocky outcrops [1]. The capstone is missing entirely [1]. A cremation pit was discovered during the excavations, and the antechamber faces south [1].