Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTelegraph Woods beacon, 170m north of Fir Cottage

Telegraph Woods beacon, 170m north of Fir Cottage

England
List entry 1017893
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Telegraph Woods beacon is a Bronze Age round barrow located in Hampshire, England, situated approximately 170 metres north of Fir Cottage. The monument survives as an earthwork mound and forms part of the archaeological landscape of the region, representing the funerary practices of Bronze Age communities in southern England. Such barrows typically date to the second millennium BCE and often contained inhumation or cremation burials, sometimes accompanied by grave goods. The site is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument under national heritage protection, reflecting its archaeological significance as evidence of Bronze Age settlement and burial practices in Hampshire.

Telegraph Woods beacon, 170m north of Fir Cottage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017893. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Telegraph Woods beacon, 170m north of Fir Cottage?

Telegraph Woods beacon is a Bronze Age round barrow located in Hampshire, England, situated approximately 170 metres north of Fir Cottage. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017893.

Who is responsible for protecting Telegraph Woods beacon, 170m north of Fir Cottage?

Telegraph Woods beacon, 170m north of Fir Cottage 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 1017893.

What other scheduled monuments are near Telegraph Woods beacon, 170m north of Fir Cottage?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 630m north of Hardley Bridge (9.7 km), Bowl barrow 400m north of Hardley Bridge (9.9 km), Bowl barrow 250m north-east of Hardley Bridge (10 km).

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