Archaeological sites · South West England
Fogou
In or near Nancledra.
Fogou — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Rob Farrow — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Penzance · 4.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Fogou 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
Fogou is an archaeological site located in South-West England. It features ancient underground chambers, believed to date back to the Iron Age. The structure's purpose remains uncertain, adding to its historical intrigue.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.1595, -5.5408
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Madron
- Postcode
- TR20 8XA
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Ives
- Nearest railway station
- Penzance — 4.2 km
Sources
- osm: node/2533941582 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fogou?
- Fogou is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR20 8XA), in the parish of Madron.
- What is Fogou?
- Fogou — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Fogou?
- The nearest railway station is Penzance, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR20 8XA.
- Is Fogou a protected site?
- Yes — Fogou 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 Fogou free to visit?
- Yes, Fogou is free to enter.
- How do I get to Fogou?
- The nearest railway station is Penzance, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR20 8XA.