Castles · South West England
Chûn Castle
In or near Morvah.
Chûn Castle — a castle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Andrew Curtis — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Penzance · 7.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Chûn Castle is a castle 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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Official information
Chûn Castle is an Iron Age fortification located near Chûn Quoit in West Penwith. The site offers insights into ancient construction and the historical significance of the area, showcasing remnants from a much later period than the nearby prehistoric monuments.
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
Chûn Castle is a medieval castle located in South-West England. It is known for its well-preserved structure and historical significance, representing the region's defensive architecture from its era.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.1487, -5.6337
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Morvah
- Postcode
- TR19 7TT
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Ives
- Nearest railway station
- Penzance — 7.8 km
- Official site
- www.cornishancientsites.com
Sources
- osm: way/949621488 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chûn Castle?
- Chûn Castle is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR19 7TT), in the parish of Morvah.
- What is Chûn Castle?
- Chûn Castle — a castle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Chûn Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Penzance, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR19 7TT.
- Is Chûn Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Chûn Castle 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.
- Does Chûn Castle charge admission?
- Chûn Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Chûn Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Penzance, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR19 7TT.