Archaeological sites · South West England
Old Man of Gugh
In or near Hugh Town.
Old Man of Gugh — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

David Lally — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Old Man of Gugh 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: Gugh SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Isles Of Scilly
- Ramsar wetland: Isles of Scilly
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Old Man of Gugh is an archaeological site located in South-West England. It is notable for its ancient significance, reflecting the region's rich historical landscape.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 49.8956, -6.3315
- District
- Isles of Scilly
- Parish
- St Agnes
- Postcode
- TR22 0PL
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Ives
Sources
- osm: node/13200489901 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old Man of Gugh?
- Old Man of Gugh is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR22 0PL), in the parish of St Agnes.
- What is Old Man of Gugh?
- Old Man of Gugh — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Old Man of Gugh?
- Drivers can use postcode TR22 0PL.
- Is Old Man of Gugh a protected site?
- Yes — Old Man of Gugh is part of the Gugh SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Isles Of Scilly National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Old Man of Gugh free to visit?
- Yes, Old Man of Gugh is free to enter.
- How do I get to Old Man of Gugh?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TR22 0PL. It sits within the St Ives parliamentary constituency.