Visitors Warned of Criminal Offence as Historic Somerset Site Damaged Twice

Outrage as vandals confiscate rocks from 4,000-year-old Bronze Age burial site

A Bronze Age burial cairn dating back four millennia has been vandalised by individuals who dug into the ancient structure and displaced its stones, heritage officials have confirmed.The Fire Beacon Cairn, situated near Crowcombe in Somerset's Quantock Hills, suffered damage when stones were excavated from the mound and repositioned around its perimeter.Heritage specialists believe the perpetrator may have been a treasure hunter operating under …

4,000-year-old Bronze Age mound vandalised after someone removed rocks

Iain Porter, head ranger on the Quantock Hills, said he wanted visitors to understand the importance of the ancient monuments.

Visitors warned of criminal offence as historic Somerset site damaged twice

A historical site in Somerset has suffered 'significant' damage, leading to a public notice being issued

Bronze Age burial mound in Somerset suffers 'significant damage'

The 4,000-year-old cairn on the Quantock Hills has had its stones removed and piled around it.

Criminal damage discovered at 4,000 year-old Quantock Hills site

AN historic cairn on the Quantock Hills has been damaged by vandals or metal detectorists twice in a matter of days.

4,000-year-old Bronze Age burial mound vandalised in Somerset

A 4,000-year-old Bronze Age burial mound, Fire Beacon Cairn, near Crowcombe in Somerset, has been vandalised. The landowner reported incidents of rocks being removed, prompting alerts to Historic England. Damage assessment and repairs will follow as officials emphasise the site's historical significance.