Archaeological sites · South West England
Caer Bran
In or near Sancreed.
Caer Bran — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Frances Watts — 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
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Caer Bran is a archaeological located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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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 is known for its ancient earthworks, which are believed to date back to the Iron Age. The site provides insights into the region's prehistoric past.
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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: way/351968333 (ODbL)
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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 — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- 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.
- Is Caer Bran free to visit?
- Yes, Caer Bran is free to enter.
- 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.