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Chysauster Ancient Village, Cornwall

Chysauster Ancient Village dates from around 100BC. There are well preserved remains of eight houses, and a collapsed fogou, an underground passage, the purpose of which remains unclear. To see a fogou in a state of better preservation, go to the nearby Carn Euny site. Tell tale signs of life in the village remain. There is a quern for grinding corn, a terraced garden for each house, remains of enclosed fields, and even the outline of covered drains. Go to the map below, switch to satellite and zoom in. An aerial view is a good way to get a feel of the village layout.

Opening Times: March 21st to June 30th ,10am to 5pm daily, July and August 10am to 6pm daily, September 10am to 5pm daily, October 10am to 4pm daily.

Last admission thirty minutes before closing. Chysauster village is closed from November to March.

Address: Chysauster Ancient Village, Gulval, Cornwall TR20 8XA

Directions: Chysauster village, now looked after by English Heritage, can be found three miles north of Penzance, in Cornwall, off the B3311. It is well sign posted. Click here for an interactive map centred on Chysauster Ancient Village.

Access: Access for people with mobility problems is limited. Dogs are permitted on leads. There are toilets and a shop.

Contact:

telephone: 07831 757934

web site: http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/chysauster-ancient-village/