Iron Age

The five inhabited islands of the Scilly Isles, an archipelago located off the south-west coast of England, is popular with visitors because of the warm climate and beautiful beaches. There are, however, a number of historic sites on the islands to entice those who love ancient history. Bant’s Carn is a unique entrance grave and one of the finest examples of such a burial in Western Europe, offering insights into the prehistoric past. The Mysterious History of Bant’s Carn The Scilly Isles was first settled in about 2500 BC during the Bronze Age. The sea level all those years ago was much lower than today and the isles were more accessible. They were, in fact, one island. Bant’s Carn is