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# Bircham Common Beacon
Bircham Common Beacon is a medieval beacon structure located on Bircham Common in Norfolk, England. The site represents an example of the beacon network that operated across medieval England to provide rapid communication of important information, such as warnings of invasion or fire alerts, across distances. The beacon would have consisted of a raised platform or tower from which fire could be lit and seen across the surrounding landscape. This particular beacon reflects the defensive infrastructure and communication systems that Norfolk communities maintained during the medieval period.
Medieval beacon on Bircham Common is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020825. View the official record →
# Bircham Common Beacon Bircham Common Beacon is a medieval beacon structure located on Bircham Common in Norfolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020825.
Medieval beacon on Bircham Common 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 1020825.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 250m ESE of St Lawrence's Church (5.5 km), Flitcham Priory, medieval settlement and 16th century great house (6.7 km), West Rudham long barrow (6.7 km).
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