Bant's Carn Burial Chamber and Halangy Down Ancient Village
Bant's Carn Burial Chamber and Halangy Down Ancient Village
Bant's Carn Burial Chamber and Halangy Down Ancient Village
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Paul C
London, UK109 contributions
Jul 2015 • Solo
Great part of the island to walk around and a welcome historical diversion. A couple of boards give a bit of background to peruse before you head off again and leave the rabbits to scamper back.
One other point, St Mary's: you could do with marking your paths. They're not at all clear and you can end up on private roads or taking unintended detours.
One other point, St Mary's: you could do with marking your paths. They're not at all clear and you can end up on private roads or taking unintended detours.
Written July 3, 2015
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EESW1
Lincolnshire, UK5,651 contributions
Jul 2024 • Solo
These are two of the best archaeological sites on the island. They can be reached by walking along the coastal path or by catching the community bus to Telegraph.
An unmarked footpath directly opposite Telegraph Tower leads through the woods to Bant’s Carn at the top of the hill with Halangy Down below it.
Alternatively take MacFarland’s Down Road toward the communication mast. At the end of the road, Halangy Down is signed off to the left. This brings you out at the bottom of the hill (with steep climb up to Bant’s Carn).
It is a lovely site with superb views across to Tresco on a clear day.
Bant’s carn is one of the best examples of an Entrance grave still with its massive capstones and earth mound with kerb stones. The remains of the stone circle huts of Halangy Down can still be seen and you are able to walk among then.
There are information boards. Well worth finding - but do go on a dry day as there is no shelter! .
An unmarked footpath directly opposite Telegraph Tower leads through the woods to Bant’s Carn at the top of the hill with Halangy Down below it.
Alternatively take MacFarland’s Down Road toward the communication mast. At the end of the road, Halangy Down is signed off to the left. This brings you out at the bottom of the hill (with steep climb up to Bant’s Carn).
It is a lovely site with superb views across to Tresco on a clear day.
Bant’s carn is one of the best examples of an Entrance grave still with its massive capstones and earth mound with kerb stones. The remains of the stone circle huts of Halangy Down can still be seen and you are able to walk among then.
There are information boards. Well worth finding - but do go on a dry day as there is no shelter! .
Written July 29, 2024
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CAROL T
Somerset, UK41 contributions
Aug 2018
Having walked a coastal path on a exceptionally hot afternoon ,we found the Ban'ts Carn Burial.. It was larger than we expected covering most of the area of a hill. There was an information board that was helpful..
Worth a visit if you are in to ancient history.
Worth a visit if you are in to ancient history.
Written August 20, 2018
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Pianoman2014
Heathfield, UK64 contributions
Jul 2017 • Couples
The Scilly Islands have plenty of Neolithic and Bronze Age burial carns and archaeological sites of interest, and Bant's Carn was a fascinating example of these places. Be sure also to visit the Innisdgen Tombs a short walk away.
Written July 19, 2017
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Derek V
Ewell, UK47 contributions
Jul 2017 • Couples
We've visited Bants Carn many times and are always struck by how well preserved it is. It's almost as if the people have not been gone long. You can stroll among the houses and in and out of the rooms, up the alleys between the houses and let your mind wander.
A great place to visit and perhaps taking the kids for a picnic.
Maybe not ideal for disabled people as it involves quite a steep slope down to it.
Well worth a visit but one word of warning, the cafe shut 3500 years ago!!
A great place to visit and perhaps taking the kids for a picnic.
Maybe not ideal for disabled people as it involves quite a steep slope down to it.
Well worth a visit but one word of warning, the cafe shut 3500 years ago!!
Written July 11, 2017
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cliveuk2003
Greater London, UK19 contributions
Jul 2017 • Solo
One of the better ancient sites I have ever visited in the UK & in a dramatic setting. To some people, just a load of old stones. But doesn't take a lot of imagination to get a whole bigger picture.
Written July 6, 2017
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adogcalledFrankie
Folkestone, UK12 contributions
Jun 2017 • Friends
This is a brilliant place to sit by a big ancient rock and stare off into the distance. Everyone will think you are an intelligent, noble dog (even if you are just thinking about snacks.) The sea breeze feels great in your ears and there are lots of interesting sniffs.
I went inside the burial chamber and it wasn't scary at all. No ghosts.
I wouldn't advise any dog to try and sit on top of it because there are big gaps between the stones.
The walk back to town is really fab, along a windy soft path through heathland. Make sure your owners are wearing decent shoes.
I went inside the burial chamber and it wasn't scary at all. No ghosts.
I wouldn't advise any dog to try and sit on top of it because there are big gaps between the stones.
The walk back to town is really fab, along a windy soft path through heathland. Make sure your owners are wearing decent shoes.
Written June 29, 2017
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yoidy
Dunbar, UK160 contributions
Aug 2016 • Couples
We had a lovely walk along the coastal path to get to Bant's carn burial chamber - then had the place to ourselves. What a treasure in such a spectacular setting
Written August 21, 2016
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sussex kathy
Horsham, UK171 contributions
May 2016 • Friends
In good weather and with the bluebells out, this was a wonderful spot to visit and an unusual opportunity to get a feel for ancient living arrangements! Good information boards. Free and open to all. We came the long way round, caught the bus from Hugh Town to Watermill, walked to the coast - down a pretty lane - and walked round to the Innisidgen Burial Chambers, which are excellently preserved. We then proceeded around the top of the Island with glorious views of the outer islands, to the ancient village, and then walked on to a very well-deserved lunch at Juliet's Garden. Lovely full morning walk, helped by the 40p map from the Tourist Information in Hugh Town which shows footpaths.
Written May 21, 2016
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seaweedfreak
Sherborne, UK11 contributions
Jul 2015 • Couples
We walked around the island. Started at Hugh Town. Clockwise route. Many small bays to access beaches. We collected shells. The information was good at halangy down and the burial chamber. Paths well maintained. But you do need decent footwear.
Written July 2, 2015
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