Sancreed Beacon Guided Walk
Want to explore a beautiful stretch of historic moorland with professional archaeologist Dick Cole?
Date: Wednesday 4th November
Time: 10.30am – 12noon
Location:
Sancreed Beacon, Sancreed, Penzance, TR20 8QT
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Price: £12 per person
Parking: Free parking available at site.
Sancreed Beacon’s spectacular views and natural resources have drawn people to it for thousands of years, leaving behind a fascinating story etched into the landscape.
From providing shelter for prehistoric farming communities, to helping relay vital messages during the Napoleonic Wars, to supporting Cornwall’s tin mining industry, this windswept hilltop near Penzance has played an important role through the ages.
Join Dick to explore a remarkable collection of historic remains and discover how archaeologists interpret these features to uncover the stories of the people who once lived and worked here.
Expect Bronze Age burials, hidden mining remains, tales of beacon lightings, breathtaking views and, if you’re lucky, the chance to meet the Dartmoor ponies, who now help us manage the site.
About your walk leader
Dick worked for Cornwall Archaeological Unit for over 15 years and is now the Heritage Sites Officer for Cornwall Heritage Trust. He has carried out numerous archaeological projects across Cornwall and is also involved with many other heritage and cultural bodies, including the St Piran Trust and Indian Queens Pit charity.
