Carn Euny is an archaeological site near Sancreed, on the Penwith peninsula in Cornwall with considerable evidence of both Iron Age and post-Iron Age settlement. Excavations on this site have shown that there was activity at Carn Euny as early as the Neolithic period. There is evidence that shows that the first timber huts there were built about 200 BC, but by the 1st century BC, these had been replaced by stone huts. The remains of these stone huts are still visible today.

Carn Euny is best known for the well-preserved state of the large fogou, an underground passageway, which is more than 20 metres long. This fogou runs just below the surface of the ground and is roofed with massive stone slabs.

The site was abandoned late in the Roman period.

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Brane, Penwith, United Kingdom
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Founded: 200 BCE
Category: Prehistoric and archaeological sites in United Kingdom

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Lauren Perthen (15 months ago)
This place is spectacular! The car park is hard to reach (even by Cornish standards) down a long and narrow lane which increasingly feels like a private driveway, but trust and press on - you’ll be well rewarded! ??
Mandy Wentzel (2 years ago)
I enjoyed the walk it's beautiful. The village itself is interesting but small and just an outline really, the fogou was very cool and I was fascinated. It didn't take long but I enjoyed the visit
Ekpere Olu (2 years ago)
Stick to the trail to find the spot, about a 10min tread which can be a little more arduous in the rain. But won’t hurt you and you get to see cows along the way. A great way of life to witness
Ken Dobson (2 years ago)
Best way to visit if you have a vehicle is by leaving it at Chapel Carn car park and walking the bridle path..this way brings you to the wonderful holy well first which if you travel by the signpost way via road you won't find this well. The centre piece of this old village is the underground Fougou.Just to sit among this settlement in the silence is worth the walk..enjoy.
Mickey Laws (2 years ago)
This is such a lovely historic place to visit. We spent a couple of hours exploring in and around the ancient village and thoroughly enjoyed it. It's a short 5 min walk up from the car park, but it can be a bit slippy along the cobbled route if it has rained recently. If you're unfit or have any mobility ailments, it is slightly easier to go the cobbled path route. Parking is very limited!
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