Sancreed Beacon, Bronze Age archaeological site in Penwith peninsula, Cornwall, England.
Sancreed Beacon is an archaeological site on the Penwith peninsula in Cornwall, England, with stone burial structures and mounds located on the summit. The remains show where ancient people buried their dead and where they lived during the Bronze Age.
The site was used during the Bronze Age when communities built burial mounds and a settlement on the western slope. The stone construction shows that organized burial practices continued over many generations.
The name comes from a beacon fire that once burned here to warn ships at sea. Visitors today can see why ancient communities chose this elevated position as a place of significance and gathering.
Visitors can follow the marked trail to the summit to explore the Bronze Age structures and enjoy views across the countryside. Wearing sturdy footwear is advisable, and caution is needed in poor weather since the hill is exposed.
The site was reused in medieval times when tin mining operations took place here, leaving marks across the landscape. These layers of activity show how the hill remained important to the region across more than a thousand years.
GPS coordinates: 50.10910,-5.61821
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:48
Cornwall holds scattered coves, historic manors, and ancient stone circles that together create a collection of places reflecting the region's history, culture, and landscape. Visitors can discover medieval castles like Tintagel Castle, climb lighthouses, explore underground caves, and walk through fishing villages such as Mousehole. The coastline features steep cliffs, wide beaches, and striking geological formations like the Bedruthan Steps. This collection takes you to less-known locations off the main routes. You will find old stone monuments like Men-an-Tol and The Hurlers, quiet chapels set in remote countryside, and waterfalls such as Golitha Falls. Some places run deep with Cornwall's past—from ancient rock carvings to remnants of the tin-mining era. Each location tells its own story and shows a different side of Cornwall. Whether you wish to hike the clifftops, step into history, or find the quieter corners of this region, this collection points to places that truly show what Cornwall is about.
Boscawen-Un
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Carn Euny
1.3 km
Drift Reservoir
1.9 km
Caer Bran
796 m
Church of Saint Credan
639 m
Bartinney Castle
1.9 km
Brane Barrow
1.8 km
Standing stone known as the 'Blind Fiddler', 405m south east of Lesbew Farm
1.7 km
Two standing stones known as the Long Stones, 280m south east of Higher Drift Farm
2.6 km
Wayside cross in Sancreed churchyard, 10m east of the church
661 m
Cross at approximately 10 metres south of Church of St Credan
643 m
Milestone Approximately 135M Se Of The Firs
1.5 km
Milestone At Sw 43110 28029, 87M North-East Of Lower Hendra Cottages
2.3 km
Milestone Approximately 323M West Of Higher Botrea
2.5 km
Cross (At Sw 395276) (The Witches' Cross)
2.6 km
Brane Cross
888 m
Guide Post (At Sw395276)
2.6 km
Milestone At Sw402275
2.3 km
Wayside cross-head in Sancreed churchyard on churchyard wall by west gate
620 m
Leswidden Stone, 370m south west of Leswidden
1.8 km
Milestone At Sw443288
3 km
Guide Post At Sw407318
2.4 km
Guide Post At Sw406317
2.4 km
Crows-an-wra medieval wayside cross and a turnpike milestone.
2.6 km
Milestone Approximately 98M E Of Carthew Cottages
2.4 km
Trevorgans Cross
2.4 km
Round, courtyard house settlement and field system 140m WNW of Goldherring
1.4 km
Sancreed War Memorial
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