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Beacon on Belland Moor is an ancient monument located on the moors north east of Belland in Devon. The site comprises a beacon, a form of signal fire installation historically used for communication and warning purposes across moorland landscapes. Beacons of this type were particularly important during medieval and early modern periods, serving to relay messages across distance through the medium of fire. The monument represents an enduring feature of Devon's moorland heritage, reflecting the practical infrastructure required for territorial communication in upland regions.
Beacon on Belland Moor 770m north east of Belland is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020609. View the official record →
Beacon on Belland Moor is an ancient monument located on the moors north east of Belland in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020609.
Beacon on Belland Moor 770m north east of Belland 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 1020609.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Three bowl barrows 350m south east of Sandymoor Cross, forming part of a round barrow cemetery (2.6 km), Bowl barrow 770m south east of Sandymoor Cross, forming part of a round barrow cemetery (2.9 km), Bowl barrow 220m east of Spry's Shop Cross, forming part of a round barrow cemetery (2.9 km).
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