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Trinity Beacon is a beacon tower located in Devon, England. The structure dates from the early modern period and served as a navigational aid for shipping, forming part of the coastal warning and guidance systems that were established to assist mariners navigating the Devon coast. The beacon would have been maintained by local authorities responsible for ensuring safe passage through these waters, reflecting the importance of maritime commerce and naval activity to the region during its period of operation.
Trinity Beacon is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017950. View the official record →
Trinity Beacon is a beacon tower located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017950.
Trinity 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 1017950.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman fort and later Romano-British settlement at Woodbury Farm (1.9 km), Newenham Abbey (2.4 km), Round barrow cemetery on Shapwick Hill (2.5 km).
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