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St Stephen's Beacon is a prehistoric monument complex comprising an earlier hillfort and round cairn located in Cornwall, England. The hillfort dates to the Earlier Iron Age and represents a significant defensive settlement of that period, whilst the round cairn belongs to the Bronze Age and indicates earlier ceremonial or funerary use of the site. The combination of these two distinct prehistoric phases demonstrates the long-term occupation and ritual importance of this Cornish location across several centuries. The site's designation as a scheduled ancient monument reflects its archaeological importance in understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and ceremonial practices in the south-west peninsula.
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 monument complex comprising an earlier hillfort and round cairn located 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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