Chûn Castle, Iron Age hillfort in Madron, England
The stone walls of Chûn Castle form concentric circles on a hilltop, with inner and outer defensive structures that span 50 meters in diameter.
Built approximately 2,500 years ago, the fort served as a defensive structure until the first century AD and later experienced reoccupation during tin mining operations.
The name derives from Cornish 'Chi an Woon', meaning house on the downs, reflecting the Celtic linguistic heritage of the Cornwall region.
Visitors can reach the castle through a marked path starting at the farmyard, following a white stone marker where pasture meets scrubland.
The fort contains a stone-lined well with original steps that provided water to local residents until the 1940s, maintaining water even during dry periods.
Location: Madron
Location: Morvah
Location: Sancreed
Location: St Just
Part of: Chun Downs prehistoric landscape complex, incorporating Chun Cromlech, Chun Castle, and barrow 200yds (180m) SW of Chun Farm
GPS coordinates: 50.14870,-5.63370
Latest update: March 5, 2025 12:35
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Chûn Quoit
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Mên Scryfa
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West Lanyon Quoit
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Tregeseal holed stones
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Portheras Cove
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Church of St John the Baptist
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St Just Mining District
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Milestone 22M South-West Of Springs Bungalow
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Guide Post At Sw406317
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Guide Post At Sw407318
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