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St Stephen's Beacon is a prehistoric hillfort located near St Stephen in Cornwall, England. The site comprises an earlier prehistoric hillfort with associated round cairn remains, indicating occupation and ritual use during the Bronze Age and Iron Age periods. The hillfort's defensive earthworks and the presence of the cairn suggest the location held strategic and ceremonial importance within the broader prehistoric landscape of Cornwall. The monument is designated as a nationally important archaeological site, reflecting its significance for understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and burial practices in the region.
Earlier prehistoric hillfort and round cairn at St Stephen's Beacon is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003091. View the official record →
St Stephen's Beacon is a prehistoric hillfort located near St Stephen in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003091.
Earlier prehistoric hillfort and round cairn at St Stephen's 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 1003091.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Nancor Cross, 400m north west of Nancor (6.2 km), Market Cross and cross base immediately south west of St Nun's Church (6.6 km), Medieval wayside cross base on Creed Hill, 400m south of Grampound (7 km).
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