Tumble Beacon, Banstead

A survey of the barrow was carried out by K Pringle for BHRG and SyAS. Examination of the section revealed by the removal of a retaining wall constructed c.1924 revealed no evidence for turf lines. A number of struck flints were recovered from the backfill of the retaining wall and one flake was recovered during the cleaning of the section. Further examination of the barrow revealed that a substantial air raid shelter had been constructed within it. (320)
Year: 
1996-7
ID: 
1251
NGR: 
TQ243590
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