Entrance to Halliggye Fogou
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Entrance to Halliggye Fogou
Image: © Trevor Harris Taken: 13 Apr 2009
A fogou is a middle iron age underground passage/chambers, which only occur in Cornwall. They were built underneath settlements but the purpose is unknown - could be for refuge, storage or ceremonial. This one is apparently a great example, more extensive than most and is open to the public - when the horseshoe bats aren't hibernating. Well worth a visit, but you will need a torch.
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Image Location
Latitude
50.071606
Longitude
-5.197155