Gungywamp

Gungywamp is an archaeological site in Groton featuring scattered stone walls, chambers, and several circles arranged across about 100 acres of wooded and wetland terrain. The layout shows different structures positioned at various points throughout the forest floor and lowland areas.

The site developed over thousands of years beginning with Native American use around 2000 BC, when people established settlements and left stone tools and other objects in the soil. Later, colonial settlers moved into the region and added their own structures, layering different periods of habitation over time.

The site shows how different peoples shaped this land over centuries through the structures they built. Walking through it, you can see patterns that reflect both Native American and later colonial ways of inhabiting the space.

The preserve is managed by a nature center that offers guided walks over about 1.5 miles of uneven terrain with some wet spots during certain seasons. Wear sturdy shoes and be prepared for muddy paths and natural obstacles.

One of the stone chambers is positioned so that sunlight enters through a small opening on specific days of the year, creating distinct patterns inside. It remains unclear whether this alignment was intentional in the original design or occurred by chance.

Location: Connecticut

GPS coordinates: 41.39000,-72.06000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:24