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Beacon Tower

England
List entry 1005761
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Beacon Tower is a defensive structure located in Warwickshire, England. The tower forms part of the historical fortifications and beacon systems that were constructed during periods of national defence needs. As a beacon tower, its primary function was to serve as a signalling station, relaying warnings or intelligence across the landscape through visual means such as fire or smoke. The structure reflects the military engineering practices and communication technologies employed during its period of use, contributing to our understanding of early modern defensive infrastructure in the English Midlands.

Beacon Tower is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005761. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Beacon Tower?

Beacon Tower is a defensive structure located in Warwickshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005761.

Who is responsible for protecting Beacon Tower?

Beacon Tower 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 1005761.

What other scheduled monuments are near Beacon Tower?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Old chapel and priest's house (0.5 km), Gredenton Hill Camp (1.4 km), Roman villa N of Ireland Farm (3 km).

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