Trevelgue Head, also known as Porth Island, is a headland on the north-eastern edge of Newquay Bay in Cornwall, England[1]. The site encompasses an Iron Age promontory fort featuring substantial defensive ramparts, demonstrating sophisticated fortification techniques from this period[1]. Additionally, two round barrows on the headland date from the early Bronze Age, indicating earlier ritual use of this coastal location[1]. The headland projects into the Atlantic, offering commanding views over the surrounding coastline and sea approaches[1].
Trevelgue Head
| Type | Fortress/citadel |
|---|---|
| Period | 4500 - 3000 BC |
| Country | England |
| Coordinates | 50.4270° N, 5.0628° W |
England