(NZ 14097592) Beacon (on 'Beacon Hill'). (1)

The tumulus called Beaconhill was lately opened (c.1827). From its structure, the centre composed of large stones imbedded in, and covered with, sand, it is assumed that it was originally a place of burial, afterwards applied to the purpose of a beacon, there being a commanding view from this point. The base is about 50ft in diameter, the height from ground level 12ft. No remains of any kind were found in the mound. (2)

An irregular elongated mound, situated on a high ridge at approx 250ft, orientation north east-south west. It has a maximum north east-south west axis length of 30m, a maximum width of 19m, and a maximum height of 3m; the top is flat. There are no traces of a surrounding ditch or retaining circle and it bears no resemblance to a tumulus. But it is ideally situated for signalling purposes, and the beacon classification is probably correct. (3)

Published survey (25 inch) correct. (4)

Condition unchanged. (5)

This turf-covered mound, overgrown with scrub, is generally as described by Phillips. What appear to be two concrete lined reservoirs have been inserted into the mound, severely disturbing it; erosion at the S arc reveals a content primarily of earth, with some stone incorporated. The position on a commanding summit is suitable for a beacon or barrow, but it cannot be classified with certainty. Surveyed on MSD. (6a)