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Lady Downs

Downs, Moorland in Cornwall

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Lady Downs

Chysauster - Looking over House 6 Taken from the wooden viewing stand to the east of House 6 looking across its interior.
Chysauster - Looking over House 6 Credit: Rob Farrow

Lady Downs is a stunning area located in Cornwall, England. It is a combination of downs and moorland, offering visitors a diverse and picturesque landscape. Spanning across a vast area, Lady Downs is known for its rolling hills, expansive meadows, and rugged moorland terrain.

The downs in Lady Downs are characterized by their gentle slopes and grassy landscapes, providing a perfect setting for leisurely walks and picnics. The open spaces offer breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside and are a haven for nature enthusiasts. The area is home to an array of flora and fauna, including wildflowers, butterflies, and various bird species.

The moorland in Lady Downs presents a more dramatic and untamed landscape. Its rugged terrain is covered in heather and gorse, creating a vibrant and colorful setting. The moors are intersected by winding footpaths, allowing visitors to explore the area's beauty while immersing themselves in its rich history.

Lady Downs is steeped in history and folklore, with numerous ancient sites and landmarks scattered throughout the landscape. Stone circles, burial mounds, and remnants of ancient settlements can be found, offering a glimpse into the area's past. These historical features add an air of mystery and intrigue to Lady Downs, captivating visitors with their tales of bygone eras.

Whether one seeks tranquility amidst the downs, adventure on the moors, or a journey through history, Lady Downs provides a captivating and immersive experience. Its breathtaking scenery, rich biodiversity, and historical significance make it a must-visit destination for nature lovers and history enthusiasts alike.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 50.173908/-5.5354815 or Grid Reference SW4736. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Chysauster - Looking over House 6 Taken from the wooden viewing stand to the east of House 6 looking across its interior.
Chysauster - Looking over House 6
Taken from the wooden viewing stand to the east of House 6 looking across its interior.
Chysauster - pathway and ancient stile This pathway is at the northern perimeter of the ancient village and is 'stopped' by an ancient stone stile at each end, this one is at the western end.
Chysauster - pathway and ancient stile
This pathway is at the northern perimeter of the ancient village and is 'stopped' by an ancient stone stile at each end, this one is at the western end.
Chysauster - Fogou A Fogou is an underground passage which takes its name from the Cornish for 'Cave'. This one at Chysauster was described as 'partly destroyed' in 1865 and further damage was noted in 1938. It remained open to the public until as recently as 1984, but at that time it became unstable so the grille seen here was installed to prevent access. To get an idea of what it would originally have looked like, see this far better preserved example at (comparatively) nearby Carn Euny <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6982172">SW4028 : Carn Euny - Fogou</a>
Chysauster - Fogou
A Fogou is an underground passage which takes its name from the Cornish for 'Cave'. This one at Chysauster was described as 'partly destroyed' in 1865 and further damage was noted in 1938. It remained open to the public until as recently as 1984, but at that time it became unstable so the grille seen here was installed to prevent access. To get an idea of what it would originally have looked like, see this far better preserved example at (comparatively) nearby Carn Euny SW4028 : Carn Euny - Fogou
Chysauster - House 1 - Entrance The entranceway into House 1 at Chysauster. This is the northernmost of the nine houses in the ancient village.
Chysauster - House 1 - Entrance
The entranceway into House 1 at Chysauster. This is the northernmost of the nine houses in the ancient village.
Chysauster - House 2 House 2 in the ancient village of Chysauster is the least intact of all the nine former dwellings. It lies at the northeast of the site.
Chysauster - House 2
House 2 in the ancient village of Chysauster is the least intact of all the nine former dwellings. It lies at the northeast of the site.
Chysauster - House 3a - Entrance House 3 at Chysauster is unique in being effectively a pair of semi-detached houses. This view is into the left-hand one known as 3a. (Cf. 3b <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6989461">SW4735 : Chysauster - House 3b - Interior from 3a</a>).
Chysauster - House 3a - Entrance
House 3 at Chysauster is unique in being effectively a pair of semi-detached houses. This view is into the left-hand one known as 3a. (Cf. 3b SW4735 : Chysauster - House 3b - Interior from 3a).
Chysauster - House 3b - Interior from 3a House 3 at Chysauster is a pair of 'semi-detached' dwellings known as 3a and 3b. This is a view into the latter from the former. For its twin see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6989459">SW4735 : Chysauster - House 3a - Entrance</a>
Chysauster - House 3b - Interior from 3a
House 3 at Chysauster is a pair of 'semi-detached' dwellings known as 3a and 3b. This is a view into the latter from the former. For its twin see SW4735 : Chysauster - House 3a - Entrance
Chysauster - House 4 - Entrance The entrance into House 4 at Chysauster. This is a well-preserved house in the middle of the site; houses 1 & 2 are to its north, 3 is to its WSW, 6 is to its SE and 5 to its south.
Chysauster - House 4 - Entrance
The entrance into House 4 at Chysauster. This is a well-preserved house in the middle of the site; houses 1 & 2 are to its north, 3 is to its WSW, 6 is to its SE and 5 to its south.
Chysauster - House 5 - Entrance House 5 is one of the smaller houses at Chysauster, but has substantial remains and walls to a good height. It is positioned towards the south of the village. In common with the other houses it has several rooms around a central area which was probably a courtyard as being too large for a room it is thought.
Chysauster - House 5 - Entrance
House 5 is one of the smaller houses at Chysauster, but has substantial remains and walls to a good height. It is positioned towards the south of the village. In common with the other houses it has several rooms around a central area which was probably a courtyard as being too large for a room it is thought.
Chysauster - House 6 - Entrance House 6 is the 'showhouse' of Chysauster, being the best preserved and most complete. As with the other houses it is arranged as a number of rooms around a central courtyard. First excavated by Cornish antiquary William Copeland Borlase in 1873, in 1931 its exterior walls were exposed for the first time since antiquity. There is a wooden platform on the eastern side of the house that allows visitors to look down into this house (see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6987276">SW4735 : Chysauster - Looking over House 6</a> for example)
Chysauster - House 6 - Entrance
House 6 is the 'showhouse' of Chysauster, being the best preserved and most complete. As with the other houses it is arranged as a number of rooms around a central courtyard. First excavated by Cornish antiquary William Copeland Borlase in 1873, in 1931 its exterior walls were exposed for the first time since antiquity. There is a wooden platform on the eastern side of the house that allows visitors to look down into this house (see SW4735 : Chysauster - Looking over House 6 for example)
Chysauster - House 7 - Entrance House 7 is the southernmost of the houses at Chysauster. On excavation a huge quantity of artefacts were discovered, such as 1,322 items of pottery. It is thought that perhaps this house had been abandoned before the others and had subsequently been used as a refuse pit, hence the quantity of finds.
Chysauster - House 7 - Entrance
House 7 is the southernmost of the houses at Chysauster. On excavation a huge quantity of artefacts were discovered, such as 1,322 items of pottery. It is thought that perhaps this house had been abandoned before the others and had subsequently been used as a refuse pit, hence the quantity of finds.
Chysauster - House 8 House 8 is after House 2 the second least well preserved of the houses at Chysauster. It lies in the southwestern corner of the site and is the westernmost of all the former dwellings. It does contain a number of notable standing stones but little of its former plan can be easily discerned.
Chysauster - House 8
House 8 is after House 2 the second least well preserved of the houses at Chysauster. It lies in the southwestern corner of the site and is the westernmost of all the former dwellings. It does contain a number of notable standing stones but little of its former plan can be easily discerned.
Chysauster - House 9 - Entrance House 9 appears rather different from the other houses on the site being less circular, though it is thought that it probably conformed to the same plan as the others with several rooms around a central courtyard. What remains however is rather more 'long and thin' than the others. It is the easternmost of all the houses at Chysauster.
Chysauster - House 9 - Entrance
House 9 appears rather different from the other houses on the site being less circular, though it is thought that it probably conformed to the same plan as the others with several rooms around a central courtyard. What remains however is rather more 'long and thin' than the others. It is the easternmost of all the houses at Chysauster.
Chysauster - Hollowed stone in House 6 This hollowed stone was perhaps used as an ancient mortar for grinding food with the aid of a pestle. It is to be found in House 6 - the most complete of all the remnant houses at Chysauster.
Chysauster - Hollowed stone in House 6
This hollowed stone was perhaps used as an ancient mortar for grinding food with the aid of a pestle. It is to be found in House 6 - the most complete of all the remnant houses at Chysauster.
Chysauster - House 3a - Interior Inside the left-hand of the two semi-detached dwellings that comprise House 3a at Chysauster. (see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6989459">SW4735 : Chysauster - House 3a - Entrance</a>)
Chysauster - House 3a - Interior
Inside the left-hand of the two semi-detached dwellings that comprise House 3a at Chysauster. (see SW4735 : Chysauster - House 3a - Entrance)
Chysauster - House 3b - Interior courtyard area A view of the courtyard of House 3b (see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6989461">SW4735 : Chysauster - House 3b - Interior from 3a</a>)
Chysauster - House 3b - Interior courtyard area
A view of the courtyard of House 3b (see SW4735 : Chysauster - House 3b - Interior from 3a)
Chysauster - House 3b - Looking back towards entrance This view is from the northern end of House 3b looking back. The large structure in mid photo is <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6990868">SW4735 : Chysauster - House 3b - Probable hearth or forge</a>
Chysauster - House 3b - Looking back towards entrance
This view is from the northern end of House 3b looking back. The large structure in mid photo is SW4735 : Chysauster - House 3b - Probable hearth or forge
Chysauster - House 3b - Probable hearth or forge It is thought that this stone structure in the centre of the large circular room at the north end of House 3b was probably either a hearth or possibly a forge - however excavations and analysis have discovered no evidence of intense burning. So it remains something of a mystery.
Chysauster - House 3b - Probable hearth or forge
It is thought that this stone structure in the centre of the large circular room at the north end of House 3b was probably either a hearth or possibly a forge - however excavations and analysis have discovered no evidence of intense burning. So it remains something of a mystery.
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Lady Downs is located at Grid Ref: SW4736 (Lat: 50.173908, Lng: -5.5354815)

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