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Beacon Castle is a medieval fortification located on South Down in Devon. The site represents a defensive structure of the medieval period, positioned to command views across the surrounding landscape. The castle's name reflects its historical function as a beacon point, likely serving both military observation and navigational purposes. As a designated heritage monument, it contributes to understanding the distribution of medieval defensive architecture across Devon's topography.
Beacon Castle, South Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002540. View the official record →
Beacon Castle is a medieval fortification located on South Down in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002540.
Beacon Castle, South Down is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1002540.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kipscombe bowl barrow (6.5 km), Bowl barrow 100m south east of Knightacott Cross (6.8 km), Two bowl barrows 480m north east of Leworthy Cross, Bratton Down (7 km).
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