Lescudjack Hill Fort, Penzance

Name: Lescudjack Hill Fort
Address: Penzance, United Kingdom

#13 among attractions in Penzance

Forts and castles

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Lescudjack Hill fort is the name given to the unexcavated Iron Age settlement located in Penzance, Cornwall. It is positioned on the summit of a steep hill in the east of Penzance and consists of a single rampart enclosing an area of 3 acres. The site has been damaged and contains allotments and an open area of land which has recently been cleared of thick undergrowth. It is reported that a small lead-copper mine was situated "just outside" the ramparts, however all trace of this appears to have vanished. ()

Coordinates: 50°7'30"N, 5°31'59"W

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Penzance United Kingdom

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Lescudjack Hill Fort – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Morrab Gardens, St Mary's Church, Penlee House, Morrab Library.

0.7 miS
Nature and wildlife, Garden, Park
Morrab Gardens, Penzance
17 min walk • Morrab Gardens are a municipal garden covering 1.2 ha to the south of Penzance town centre, Cornwall. It is known for its Mediterranean and sub-tropical plants; and for housing the Morrab Library in the grounds.
0.6 miS
Church
St Mary's Church, Penzance
15 min walk • St Mary's Church, Penzance is a Grade II* listed parish church in the Church of England in Penzance, Cornwall.
0.7 miSW
Art gallery, Museum, Art museum
Penlee House, Penzance
18 min walk • Penlee House is a museum and art gallery located in the town of Penzance in Cornwall, and is home to a great many paintings by members of the Newlyn School, including many by Stanhope Forbes, Norman Garstin, Walter Langley and Lamorna Birch.
0.7 miS
Library
Morrab Library, Penzance
17 min walk • The Morrab Library is an independent library based in Penzance, Cornwall in the UK. The library, situated in Morrab House within Morrab Gardens, was founded in 1818 and is financed through membership subscriptions, legacies, grants, and a regular contribution from the Dennis G C Myner Charitable Trust.
0.5 miS
Architecture, Specialty museum, Museum
Egyptian House, Penzance
13 min walk • The Egyptian House is a grade I listed building in the Cornish town of Penzance. It is built in the style of Egyptian Revival architecture and has been in the ownership of the Landmark Trust since the 1970s. The current building dates from 1835–36.
0.6 miS
Museum
Trinity House National Lighthouse Museum, Penzance
17 min walk • Trinity House National Lighthouse Centre was a museum in Penzance, Cornwall, UK which housed the national collection of Trinity House.
0.5 miS
Archaeological site
Market Building, Penzance
12 min walk • The Market Building in Penzance is a Grade I listed building situated at the top of Market Jew Street, Penzance.
1.5 miNE
50°8'19"N • 5°30'29"W
Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens, Penzance
38 min walk • Art gallery, Garden, Museum
1.2 miSW
Forts and castles
Castle Horneck, Newlyn
31 min walk • Castle Horneck is a Grade II* listed building, and refurbished Georgian mansion to the west of the Cornish town of Penzance. It is currently owned by the Youth Hostels Association and has been used as a youth hostel since 1950.
1 miSW
Rugby, Sport, Sport venue
Mennaye Field, Penzance
25 min walk • The Mennaye Field is a sports stadium located in Penzance, Cornwall, UK. The ground was provided by the Borough of Penzance for the Penzance and Newlyn RFC formed on Tuesday, 12 December 1944 with the amalgamation of Penzance RFC and Newlyn RFC.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Lescudjack Hill Fort?

Nearby attractions include Market Building, Penzance (12 min walk), Egyptian House, Penzance (13 min walk), St Mary's Church, Penzance (15 min walk), Trinity House National Lighthouse Museum, Penzance (17 min walk).

How to get to Lescudjack Hill Fort by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lescudjack Hill Fort:

Train

Penzance (5 min walk)

Bus

East Terrace • Lines: T1 (6 min walk)
Stand F • Lines: T1 (7 min walk)