 Treen Common Circle Enclosure is something of an enigma. It is not known for certain whether it is an unusually large Bronze Age circle or perhaps an Iron Age settlement round or pound.
It consists of an irregular, elliptical ring of 14 upright and numerous fallen stones, with a diameter of 99-110 feet. It is clearly prehistoric, as it stands in the middle of a prehistoric field system.
About Treen Common Circle Enclosure
Cornish Ancient Sites: Treen Common Circle Enclosure (pg. 2)
Megalithic Portal: Porthmeor Circle (Treen Common)
Modern Antiquarian: Porthmeor (Treen Common)
Journey to Treen Common Circle Enclosure
Treen Common Circle Enclosure is located off the B3306 in the West Penwith area of Cornwall. Just north of the Gurnard's Head restaurant, there is a minor road heading inland. Take this for about one mile until a gravel track to the right. Park on the gravel road and walk south to the site, or park on the minor road and walk west to the site.
Ordnance Survey Map (SW44283595)
Visitors Information
Visitors information for Treen Common Circle Enclosure may be found at the Cornish Ancient Sites pdf (pg.2). For general Cornwall tourist information, see the Visit Cornwall website.
Additional Photos of Treen Common Circle Enclosure
Approaching Treen Common Circle Enclosure
Stones at Treen Common Circle Enclosure
Stones at Treen Common Circle Enclosure
Stones at Treen Common Circle Enclosure
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