Tonkins Downs

Also known as:
Polhiggy
Nearest town:
Penzance (4km S)
OS reference:
SW481352
OS sheet:
203
Latitude:
50° 9' 45.3 N
Longitude:
5° 31' 39.04 W
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Images

Image of Tonkins Downs (Kerbed Cairn) by thesweetcheat

What appears to be another kerb stone in the centre foreground. The best preserved section is over to the right.

Image credit: A. Brookes (13.6.2022)
thesweetcheat
thesweetcheat May 8, 2023
Image of Tonkins Downs (Kerbed Cairn) by thesweetcheat

This part of the kerb is a little less overgrown than on our previous visit. The hill rising behind is Castle-an-Dinas.

Image credit: A. Brookes (13.6.2022)
thesweetcheat
thesweetcheat May 8, 2023
Image of Tonkins Downs (Kerbed Cairn) by thesweetcheat

The telegraph pole is a good marker if you’re looking for the low cairn in summer vegetation (it’s to the left).

Image credit: A. Brookes (13.6.2022)
thesweetcheat
thesweetcheat May 8, 2023
Image of Tonkins Downs (Kerbed Cairn) by thesweetcheat

Looking across the cairn. There’s a smaller kerbstone in the foreground.

Image credit: A. Brookes (19.6.2019)
thesweetcheat
thesweetcheat Nov 13, 2019
Image of Tonkins Downs (Kerbed Cairn) by thesweetcheat

The outer face of the kerb, with what’s left of the mound behind.

Image credit: A. Brookes (19.6.2019)
thesweetcheat
thesweetcheat Nov 13, 2019

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