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Beacon Tower


The red sandston tower on Beacon Hill, to the north of Penrith, was built in 1719 on the site of earlier beacons. The beacon is Grade I listed on the National Heritage List for England.

Penrith 1719 Historic Buildings and Monuments in Penrith
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Beacon Tower in Beacon Plantation on Beacon Hill
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Penrith Beacon, Cumbria
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BEACON TOWER - Penrith - List Entry
- "1719 on site of earlier beacons. Repaired 1780, red sandstone, low square tower with pyramid stone roof. Round-arched opening each side with keystones and wrought iron grilles, and small loops …
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List grade: 1
List number: 1326889
County: Cumbria
Grid ref: NY5212931377

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