Archaeological sites · South West England
Ringarounds
In or near Portloe.
Ringarounds — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Geoff Pick — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Ringarounds 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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Official information
Ringarounds is an Iron Age fort located in Veryan, Cornwall, characterized by its multivallate structure and steep-sided valley setting. The site features two prominent ramparts and remnants of a third, showcasing the defensive architecture typical of the period.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Gerrans Bay to Camels Cove SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ringarounds is an archaeological site located in South-West England. It features circular earthworks, indicative of prehistoric activity in the region. The site provides insights into ancient settlement patterns and land use.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.2123, -4.9320
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Veryan
- Postcode
- TR2 5QW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Truro and Falmouth
- Official site
- www.pastscape.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/1766427987 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ringarounds?
- Ringarounds is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR2 5QW), in the parish of Veryan.
- What is Ringarounds?
- Ringarounds — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ringarounds?
- Drivers can use postcode TR2 5QW.
- Is Ringarounds a protected site?
- Yes — Ringarounds is part of the Gerrans Bay to Camels Cove SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Ringarounds free to visit?
- Yes, Ringarounds is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ringarounds?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TR2 5QW. It sits within the Truro and Falmouth parliamentary constituency.