Tumble Beacon
Introduction
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Tumble Beacon
Image: © Hugh Craddock Taken: 23 Apr 2013
A bronze age bowl barrow, now enclosed in a private garden. The barrow is on the summit of Banstead Downs, and was formerly used as a beacon. Apparently, the barrow was excavated for use as an air-raid shelter during World War II.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.316626
Longitude
-0.217499