Volunteers working with Cornwall Heritage Trust, in association with English Heritage, enjoyed helping to preserve an Iron Age village at Carn Euny.

Thanks to the help of 10 willing volunteers the project to clear the build-up of turf from the interior of two of the houses at the well-preserved Iron Age village near Sancreed was a great success. The turf had built up over the "rab" layer which was originally laid in the 1960s and, once cleared, a new layer of crushed granite was laid which will show off the interior living spaces of the old residences.

Cathy Woolcock, CEO of Cornwall Heritage Trust said: ’A lot of thought went into planning the work and choosing the right materials and we are very grateful to the volunteers and staff from both organisations for their help on the day, as well as the goodwill of the neighbouring farmer. It is hoped that we will undertake similar projects at the site next year and anyone interested in taking part can sign up on the Cornwall Heritage Trust website.’

Carn Euny is a well-preserved Iron Age village which lies on the South West slope of Caer Brane near Sancreed in West Cornwall. Thought to have been occupied from about 500BC to 400AD it is a courtyard house settlement surrounding a stunning fogou (underground chamber).