Archaeological sites · South West England
Prehistoric linear boundary on Dropnose Point, Gugh
In or near Hugh Town.
Prehistoric linear boundary on Dropnose Point, Gugh — archaeological site in St Agnes, Scilly Isles, Cornwall, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Prehistoric linear boundary on Dropnose Point, Gugh is a place of interest in South-West England. Officially recognised as scheduled monument. The site is within the Isles Of Scilly National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the St Ives parliamentary constituency. Postcode area TR22.
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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 Prehistoric linear boundary on Dropnose Point, Gugh, is an archaeological site located in St Agnes, South-West England (postcode TR22). Designated as a scheduled monument, it is part of the Isles of Scilly Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and is included in the Gugh Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and Ramsar designation.
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- Coordinates
- 49.8925, -6.3274
- District
- Isles of Scilly
- Parish
- St Agnes
- Postcode
- TR22 0PL
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Ives
Sources
- wikidata: Q17648296 (CC0)
- commons: Ancient Burial Cairn near Dropnose Point - geograph.org.uk - 821798.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Prehistoric linear boundary on Dropnose Point, Gugh?
- Prehistoric linear boundary on Dropnose Point, Gugh is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR22 0PL), in the parish of St Agnes.
- What is Prehistoric linear boundary on Dropnose Point, Gugh?
- Prehistoric linear boundary on Dropnose Point, Gugh — archaeological site in St Agnes, Scilly Isles, Cornwall, England, UK.
- How do I get to Prehistoric linear boundary on Dropnose Point, Gugh?
- Drivers can use postcode TR22 0PL.
- Is Prehistoric linear boundary on Dropnose Point, Gugh a listed building?
- Prehistoric linear boundary on Dropnose Point, Gugh is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Prehistoric linear boundary on Dropnose Point, Gugh a protected site?
- Yes — Prehistoric linear boundary on Dropnose Point, Gugh is part of the Gugh SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Isles Of Scilly National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Prehistoric linear boundary on Dropnose Point, Gugh free to visit?
- Yes, Prehistoric linear boundary on Dropnose Point, Gugh is free to enter.
- How do I get to Prehistoric linear boundary on Dropnose Point, Gugh?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TR22 0PL. It sits within the St Ives parliamentary constituency.