Archaeological sites · South West England
Hameldown Beacon barrow
Hameldown Beacon barrow — archaeological site in Widecombe in the Moor, Teignbridge, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Hameldown Beacon barrow is a place of interest in Devon, South-West England. Officially recognised as scheduled monument. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Central Devon parliamentary constituency. Postcode area TQ13.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: East Dartmoor SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hameldown Beacon barrow is an archaeological site located in Widecombe in the Moor, Devon, South-West England. It is designated as a scheduled monument and is part of the East Dartmoor SSSI. The barrow reflects the area's historical significance and contributes to the understanding of prehistoric burial practices.
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- Coordinates
- 50.5956, -3.8264
- County
- Devon
- District
- Teignbridge
- Parish
- Widecombe in the Moor
- Postcode
- TQ13 7TR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Devon
Sources
- wikidata: Q17648865 (CC0)
- commons: Approaching Hameldown Beacon on the Two Moors Way (geograph 6134263).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hameldown Beacon barrow?
- Hameldown Beacon barrow is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ13 7TR), in the parish of Widecombe in the Moor.
- Is Hameldown Beacon barrow a listed building?
- Hameldown Beacon barrow is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Hameldown Beacon barrow a protected site?
- Yes — Hameldown Beacon barrow is part of the East Dartmoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Hameldown Beacon barrow?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ13 7TR. It sits within the Central Devon parliamentary constituency.