Ancient Sites Collection

Distant view of Carn Brea, Illogan, Cornwall. 1920s
View from the north side, taken at or near the Illogan Highway. Carn Brea Castle and the Basset Memorial can be seen on the skyline

Granite outcrops on top of Carn Brea, Illogan, Cornwall. Probably 1895
A view looking east from the granite outcrops. The photograph was probably taken around the time of T.C. Peters excavation in 1895. Photographer: Unknown

Cup-marked stones, Carn Brea, Illogan, Cornwall. Around 1900
Cup-marked granite outcrop caused by natural weathering. Locally known as the Giants Crocks and Kettles. A young boy is pictured on the outcrop. Photographer: Unknown

Basset Memorial, Carn Brea, Illogan, Cornwall. Early 1900s
The 90 foot high granite monument was erected in 1836 in memory of Francis Basset of Tehidy

Carn Brea Castle, Carn Brea, Illogan, Cornwall. Early 1900s
View of Carn Brea Castle from the west

Granite outcrop on top of Carn Brea, Illogan, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Granite outcrop with Carn Brea Castle visible on the left

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