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Bowl barrow and later beacon at Tumble Beacon is a Bronze Age burial mound situated on high ground in Surrey, England. The monument comprises a bowl barrow, a common form of funerary monument dating to the Bronze Age, which was later adapted for use as a beacon site, reflecting the continued significance of its elevated position across different historical periods. The barrow's location on prominent terrain would have made it suitable both for burial practices and subsequent use as a signalling point. The site is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry 1009804, documenting its archaeological and historical importance.
Bowl barrow and later beacon at Tumble Beacon is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009804. View the official record →
Bowl barrow and later beacon at Tumble Beacon is a Bronze Age burial mound situated on high ground in Surrey, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009804.
Bowl barrow and later beacon at Tumble Beacon 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 1009804.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 150m east of Buckland Corner: part of Reigate Heath round barrow cemetery (8.5 km), Two bowl barrows 70m south of Buckland Road: part of Reigate Heath round barrow cemetery (8.6 km), Bowl barrow 130m south of Buckland Road: part of Reigate Heath round barrow cemetery (8.6 km).
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