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Tregiffian Burial Chamber

Hidden Gem

Terrain:

Activities

Best Time To Visit

Woodland, Riverside

Walking, Photography

Spring to Autumn

Photo: Chris Gunns via Geograph.org.uk

Tregiffian Burial Chamber sits right beside the B3315 between St Buryan and Lamorna in west Cornwall, about a hundred metres from the Merry Maidens stone circle. It is a Neolithic entrance grave: a low mound with a stone-lined passage you can look into from the roadside, topped by a capstone. A cup-...

10

Parking nearby

3

Food Spots nearby

0

Staycations nearby

Parking:

Food:

Staycations:

4 day, 6 overnight

Casa Tapa Newlyn​, Barbican Bistro​, Loafs

FAQ's/Things to Know

Where is Tregiffian Burial Chamber?
Cornwall holds this ancient tomb on a roadside grass verge near Lamorna. Anyone looking for the site will spot it right beside the highway.

What type of place is Tregiffian Burial Chamber?
Tregiffian Burial Chamber is a prehistoric entrance grave near Lamorna in west Cornwall.

When is the best time to visit Tregiffian Burial Chamber?
Spring to autumn offers the most reliable weather for exploring the area on foot. Clear seasonal days allow the best light to see the engravings inside the roof slabs.

What can you do at Tregiffian Burial Chamber?
Stepping inside the stone passageway allows you to inspect twenty-five cup-mark carvings on the barrier stone. Photography enthusiasts can capture the dramatic interplay of light through the roof gaps.

How long should I spend at Tregiffian Burial Chamber?
Spending fifteen to twenty minutes provides plenty of time to view the internal chamber and read the information panel. Quick stops work perfectly since the site sits immediately next to the main road.

Where do I park at Tregiffian Burial Chamber?
Vehicles can use ten spaces nearby, providing four day and six overnight spots. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

Where can I eat near Tregiffian Burial Chamber?
Casa Tapa Newlyn, Barbican Bistro, and Loafs offer three spots for a bite. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

Where can I stay near Tregiffian Burial Chamber?
There are no staycation spots recorded immediately near Tregiffian Burial Chamber, check the UK Hidden Gems app for the nearest options.

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Last Updated:

02 July 2026

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