Lesingey Round, Iron Age ringfort near Penzance, England
The circular earthwork structure stands 4.5 meters high with a rampart bank and surrounding ditch at the summit of a hill overlooking Mounts Bay.
Initially constructed during the Iron Age, Lesingey Round received recognition as a scheduled monument in 1958, preserving its archaeological significance for future research.
The site demonstrates the agricultural settlements of ancient Cornwall, where communities established circular enclosures for protection and farming activities.
Visitors can locate this archaeological site at coordinates 50.1186° N, -5.56371° W, approximately 1.6 kilometers west of Penzance town center.
The monument carries two names: Lesingey Round in English and Ker Lysyngi in Cornish, reflecting the linguistic heritage of the region.
Location: Penzance
GPS coordinates: 50.11860,-5.56371
Latest update: March 4, 2025 15:44
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