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Beacon Tower is a Tudor period defensive structure located in Warwickshire, England. Built during the sixteenth century, it served as part of the coastal warning system designed to alert communities to the approach of enemy vessels, particularly during the reign of Henry VIII when invasion threats from continental powers were significant. The tower is a brick-built structure of modest proportions, characteristic of the beacon towers constructed along English coasts and inland routes during this period. Its strategic position and surviving fabric make it an important example of Tudor military preparedness and early modern fortification design.
Beacon Tower is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005761. View the official record →
Beacon Tower is a Tudor period defensive structure located in Warwickshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005761.
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.
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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