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- near Penzance, Cornwall
- english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/chysauster-ancient-village
Chysauster Ancient Village is an Iron Age village and English Heritage site in near Penzance, Cornwall. One of the best-preserved prehistoric villages in Britain, high on the moors above Penzance.
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About Chysauster Ancient Village
Chysauster was a farming settlement around 2,000 years ago, in the late Iron Age and Roman period. Its stone-walled courtyard houses are laid out along a “street”, and you can still walk into the rooms where families lived and worked.
Cared for by English Heritage, the site has wide views over the West Penwith moors towards Mount’s Bay.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Chysauster is open seasonally; check English Heritage for dates. Paths are uneven and there is a short walk up from the car park.
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Chysauster Ancient Village: FAQs
Where is Chysauster Ancient Village?
Chysauster Ancient Village is in near Penzance, Cornwall, in the Penzance area. Nearby you’ll also find Carn Euny Ancient Village and Lanyon Quoit.
What is there to see and do at Chysauster Ancient Village?
Highlights include stone courtyard houses you can walk into; a prehistoric village “street”; views over West Penwith; a short drive from Penzance.
How do I check opening times and prices for Chysauster 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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