Archaeological sites · South West England
Plen an Gwary
In or near Truro.
Plen an Gwary — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
P Barnett — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Truro · 3.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Plen an Gwary 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
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Plen an Gwary is an archaeological site located in South-West England. It is notable for being one of the best-preserved medieval amphitheatres in the region. The site reflects the cultural heritage of the area and its historical significance.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.2369, -5.0665
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Kea
- Postcode
- TR3 6ES
- Parliamentary constituency
- Truro and Falmouth
- Nearest railway station
- Truro — 3 km
Sources
- osm: node/1700730863 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Plen an Gwary?
- Plen an Gwary is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR3 6ES), in the parish of Kea.
- What is Plen an Gwary?
- Plen an Gwary — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Plen an Gwary?
- The nearest railway station is Truro, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR3 6ES.
- Is Plen an Gwary a protected site?
- Yes — Plen an Gwary is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Plen an Gwary free to visit?
- Yes, Plen an Gwary is free to enter.
- How do I get to Plen an Gwary?
- The nearest railway station is Truro, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR3 6ES.