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- near Sancreed, West Penwith, Cornwall
- english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/carn-euny-ancient-village
Carn Euny Ancient Village is an Iron Age village and fogou in near Sancreed, West Penwith, Cornwall. An Iron Age settlement in West Penwith, famous for its remarkably well-preserved underground passage, or fogou.
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About Carn Euny Ancient Village
Carn Euny was lived in from the Iron Age into Roman times. The low walls of its stone houses still stand, but the highlight is the fogou: a long underground passage with a circular side chamber. Nobody knows for certain what fogous were used for, from storage to ritual.
The site is free to visit and sits in quiet farmland, reached by a short walk.
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Plan your visit
Bring a torch for the fogou. Parking is a short walk away at Brane. The site is free and open at any reasonable time.
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Where is Carn Euny Ancient Village?
Carn Euny Ancient Village is in near Sancreed, West Penwith, Cornwall, in the Penzance area. Nearby you’ll also find Chysauster Ancient Village and Merry Maidens.
What is there to see and do at Carn Euny Ancient Village?
Highlights include a well-preserved underground fogou; iron Age house foundations; free to visit; peaceful countryside walks.
How do I check opening times and prices for Carn Euny Ancient Village?
Opening times, prices and booking details are on the official website, english-heritage.org.uk. Times can change through the seasons, so check before you travel.
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