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References
- ↑ England, Historic. "Scheduled Monuments | Historic England". historicengland.org.uk. Retrieved 10 November 2017.
- ↑ Council, Cornwall. "Cornwall and Scilly Historic Environment Record – Cornwall Council". www.cornwall.gov.uk. Retrieved 10 November 2017.
- ↑ "Top 10 Ancient Monuments". Cornwall Guide. 14 December 2012. Retrieved 10 November 2017.
- ↑ "Ancient Monuments | The Duchy of Cornwall" . Retrieved 10 November 2017.
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