La Mare ès Mauves

Description

La Mare ès Mauves is a 4.5m long cist with a single capstone remaining and traces of a surrounding circle. It dates from the Chalcolithic or Early Bronze Age (2500 - 1800 BC). It was discovered in 1837 and excavated by F. C. Lukis.

Prehistoric and archaeological sites in United Kingdom All sites in Guernsey

Address
La Jaonneuse Road, Guernsey, United Kingdom

Established
2500 - 1800 BC

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