Chysauster Ancient Village, Newmill (Cornwall)

Enjoy a day out at Chysauster Ancient Village and tread the footsteps of ancient Celts.

Summary 13th century buildings (or older) No smoking Gift shop Free car parking (on site)

Introduction

Enjoy a day out at Chysauster Ancient Village and tread the footsteps of the original inhabitants of this ancient Celtic settlement, occupied almost 2000 years ago. Explore the remarkable reminders of people lost in time and discover the cluster of unique stone homesteads in this beautiful hillside location.

History to the present day

This Iron Age settlement was originally occupied almost 2,000 years ago. The village consisted of stone-walled homesteads known as 'courtyard houses', found only on the Land's End peninsula and the Isles of Scilly. The houses line a 'village street', and each had an open central courtyard surrounded by a number of thatched rooms. There are also the remains of an enigmatic 'fogou' underground passage.

Arrival information and how to find us

Address: Chysauster Ancient Village, Cornwall, , United Kingdom

Address: Cornwall - TR20 8XA

Road Access: Located 2 1⁄2 miles NW of Gulval, off B3311

Train Access: Penzance 3 1⁄2 miles

Bus Access: Sunset 344 Penzance - St Ives, to within 1 1⁄2 miles

Opening Times:

2011

1 Apr-30 Jun 10am-5pm daily.
1 Jul-31 Aug 10am-6pm daily.
1-30 Sep 10am-5pm daily.
1- 31 Oct- 10am-4pm daily . 
1 Nov-31 Mar Closed. 

Admission Prices: (2011)

Adult: £3.40

Children: £2.00 (5-15 years)

Concession: £3.10

Photographs courtesy of English Heritage Photo Library.