Archaeological sites · South West England
Iron Age Embankment (remains)
In or near St Mawgan.
Iron Age Embankment (remains) — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
David Hawgood — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Newquay · 9.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Iron Age Embankment (remains) 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: Bedruthan Steps and Park Head SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Iron Age Embankment (remains) is an archaeological site located in South-West England. It features remnants of defensive structures from the Iron Age, providing insight into early settlement patterns and social organisation. The site is of significant historical importance, reflecting the region's ancient past.
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- Coordinates
- 50.4971, -5.0443
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- St. Eval
- Postcode
- PL27 7UU
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cornwall
- Nearest railway station
- Newquay — 9.4 km
Sources
- osm: node/3718710619 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Iron Age Embankment (remains)?
- Iron Age Embankment (remains) is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL27 7UU), in the parish of St. Eval.
- What is Iron Age Embankment (remains)?
- Iron Age Embankment (remains) — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Iron Age Embankment (remains)?
- The nearest railway station is Newquay, about 9.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL27 7UU.
- Is Iron Age Embankment (remains) a protected site?
- Yes — Iron Age Embankment (remains) is part of the Bedruthan Steps and Park Head SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Iron Age Embankment (remains) free to visit?
- Yes, Iron Age Embankment (remains) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Iron Age Embankment (remains)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PL27 7UU. It sits within the North Cornwall parliamentary constituency.