BALLOWALL BARROW

LOOKING FOR: Heritage, Historical
ADDRESS: St Just, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 7NP
POSTCODE: TR19 7NP
AGE GROUP: All Ages
TELEPHONE: 0370 333 1181
WEBSITE: CLICK HERE
BALLOWALL BARROW
In a spectacular cliff-edge position, this unique Bronze Age tomb had a
 long and complex history as a sacred site. The barrow was excavated
 (and radically altered) in 1878 by Cornish antiquarian William Borlase.

Managed by the National Trust.

Read more about the history of Ballowall Barrow.


BEFORE YOU GO
Parking: Parking is available in a very small layby on opposite the site.

How to Find It: From the centre of St Just take Cape Cornwall Street, then take
 the left hand turning signed to Carn Gloose (Cornish for Ballowall Barrow).

Be Aware: The site is very remote and exposed with no shelter in extreme
 weather conditions. We encourage you to explore the inside of the barrow
, but please be aware there is loose stone and the barrow has steep sides.

Dogs: Dogs on leads are welcome.


PLAN A GREAT DAY OUT
The Barrow lies approximately 20 metres above the South West Coastal path
 and could be included in a bracing cliff top walk.

Public toilets, shops and pubs can be found in St. Just which
 is just over a mile away from the Barrow.

Nearby Tregiffian Burial Chamber and Carn Euny Ancient Village are
 a great way to extend your exploration of prehistoric sites in Cornwall.
Slightly further afield, the remains of Chysauster Ancient Village
 offer a fantastic insight into life in the Iron Age.


OPENING TIMES

30 APRIL 2017 - 24 MARCH 2018
Open any reasonable time during daylight hours