During 2024 the Cornwall National Landscape Monumental Improvement Project, funded primarily by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and other partners, produced new interpretation tools for many of the 40 sites...
James Richards
The key landscape characteristic of this section of Cornwall National Landscape is the dominant large granite intrusion that forms the distinctive St Agnes Beacon, which rises from the surrounding undulating coastal plateau (formed of slate killas) to a height of approximately 90m above sea level. The plateau itself is dissected by small streams flowing to the north coast and outcrops of craggy grey cliffs that slant away from the sea with wide expanses of sandy beach revealed at low tide.
Section 5 includes St Agnes Beacon, a significant site within the Cornwall National Landscape. This Bronze Age barrow, later used as a beacon and trig point, is an important cultural and archaeological landmark. Its elevated location provides sweeping views, suggesting its historical importance as both a ceremonial and practical feature. The area is also recognised for its ecological and geological value.
Scheduled monuments in Section 05
