Archaeological sites · South West England
Caer Bran
In or near Sancreed.
Caer Bran — archaeological in england south west.
David Medcalf — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Penzance · 7.1 km
About
Caer Bran is a archaeological located in england south west. A British archaeological site recorded in OpenStreetMap with at least one heritage quality signal (Wikidata link, Wikipedia article or designated operator).
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Aire Point to Carrick Du SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Penwith Moors and Downs SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Caer Bran is an archaeological site located in South-West England. It features the remains of an Iron Age hillfort, notable for its defensive earthworks and strategic position. The site offers insights into prehistoric settlement patterns and ancient fortification techniques. Visitors can explore the landscape surrounding the hillfort, which provides a glimpse into the region's historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.1046, -5.6270
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Sancreed
- Postcode
- TR20 8QZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Ives
- Nearest railway station
- Penzance — 7.1 km
Sources
- osm: w351968333 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q5016858 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Caer Bran?
- Caer Bran is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR20 8QZ), in the parish of Sancreed.
- What is Caer Bran?
- Caer Bran — archaeological in england south west.
- How do I get to Caer Bran?
- The nearest railway station is Penzance, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR20 8QZ.
- Is Caer Bran a protected site?
- Yes — Caer Bran is part of the Aire Point to Carrick Du SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the West Penwith Moors and Downs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Caer Bran?
- The nearest railway station is Penzance, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR20 8QZ.