Archaeological sites · South West England
Roche Rock
In or near Rescorla.
Roche Rock — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Rob Farrow — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Roche · 1.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Roche Rock 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: Roche Rock SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Mid Cornwall Moors SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Roche Rock is an archaeological site located in South-West England. It features a striking granite outcrop with historical significance and is associated with early Christian hermitages. The site offers insights into the region's ancient past.
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- Coordinates
- 50.4020, -4.8283
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Roche
- Postcode
- PL26 8FJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Austell and Newquay
- Nearest railway station
- Roche — 1.9 km
Sources
- osm: node/687857460 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Roche Rock?
- Roche Rock is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL26 8FJ), in the parish of Roche.
- What is Roche Rock?
- Roche Rock — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Roche Rock?
- The nearest railway station is Roche, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL26 8FJ.
- Is Roche Rock a protected site?
- Yes — Roche Rock is part of the Roche Rock SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Mid Cornwall Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Roche Rock free to visit?
- Yes, Roche Rock is free to enter.
- How do I get to Roche Rock?
- The nearest railway station is Roche, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL26 8FJ.