Source/Archive record SEM6897 - A new archaeological survey of: the summit cairns on Dunkery Beacon

Type Report
Title A new archaeological survey of: the summit cairns on Dunkery Beacon
Author/Originator
Date/Year 2004
Publisher English Heritage
Historic England Archive Reference AI/27/2004
International Standard Serial Number 1478-7008
English Heritage Survey Report

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Abstract/Summary

A new survey of five cairns located on the summit of Dunkery Beacon in Somerset was undertaken in August 2004 by the EH Archaeological survey team. The purpose of the survey was to record the state and condition of the cairns in advance of a planning application by the owners,The National Trust, to cover some of the cairns. Damage to the cairns is being caused by visitor pressure.

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Referenced Monuments (6)

  • Bronze Age cairn north of Dunkery Beacon (Monument)
  • Bronze Age cairn northwest of Dunkery Beacon (Monument)
  • Bronze Age cairn southeast of Dunkery Beacon (Monument)
  • Bronze Age cairn west of Dunkery Beacon (Monument)
  • Dunkery Beacon (Monument)
  • Group of Bronze Age cairns at Dunkery Beacon (Monument)

Referenced Events (1)

Record last edited

Mar 8 2022 2:26PM