Trencrom Hill

Trencrom Hill (or Trecrobben) is a prominent hill fort, owned by the National Trust, near Lelant, Cornwall. It is crowned by an univallate Neolithic tor enclosure and was re-used as a hillfort in the Iron Age. Cairns or hut circles can be seen in the level area enclosed by the stone and earth banks.[1] The hill overlooks the Hayle Estuary and river, and Mount's Bay and St. Michael’s Mount can be seen to the south.[2]

Trink lies one kilometre to the North West.

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Mythology

Trecobben, the giant of Trencrom, was supposed to have killed Cormelian (wife of Cormoran) by throwing a hammer across to St Michael's Mount.

Trencrom Hill Well

This is possibly a well constructed to service the inhabitants of the camp.

References

  1. ^ Dudley, P. (2008) Archaeology of the Moors, Downs and Heaths. Truro: Historic Environment Service, Cornwall County Council.
  2. ^ Ordnance Survey: Landranger map sheet 203 Land's End ISBN 9780319231487

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