The late Iron Age and Romano-British Chysauster Ancient Village, located in Cornwall, England.

The village, which is currently in the care of English Heritage, included 8-10 houses, each with their own internal courtyard. It is believed to have been inhabited by members of the Dumnonii tribe from about 100 BC until the 3rd century AD. The village was primarily agricultural and unfortified.

There are also the remains of a ‘fogou’ underground passage, which little is known about, and its function uncertain. It was blocked in the 20th century for safety reasons, but was was originally recorded as a running well over 16 metres in length.

Photos courtesy & taken by Loz Pycock

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