Archaeological sites · South West England
Carne Beacon
In or near Portloe.
Carne Beacon — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Derek Harper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Carne Beacon is a archaeological located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Carne Beacon is a significant Bronze Age barrow located in Cornwall, traditionally believed to be the burial site of King Gerennius of Cornwall. The site features a central cairn and has been excavated multiple times, revealing cremation remains and evidence of historical use as a beacon and observation post.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Gerrans Bay to Camels Cove SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Carne Beacon is an archaeological site located in South-West England. It is notable for its historical significance and landscape features that reflect ancient human activity.
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- Coordinates
- 50.2108, -4.9268
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Veryan
- Postcode
- TR2 5PG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Truro and Falmouth
- Official site
- www.pastscape.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/1766427986 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Carne Beacon?
- Carne Beacon is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR2 5PG), in the parish of Veryan.
- What is Carne Beacon?
- Carne Beacon — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Carne Beacon?
- Drivers can use postcode TR2 5PG.
- Is Carne Beacon a protected site?
- Yes — Carne Beacon is part of the Gerrans Bay to Camels Cove SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Carne Beacon free to visit?
- Yes, Carne Beacon is free to enter.
- How do I get to Carne Beacon?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TR2 5PG. It sits within the Truro and Falmouth parliamentary constituency.