More information : A list of beacons in Cumberland in the fifteenth century includes "Spadeadam Top .... Now known as Gillalees Beacon". (The trig point (and name "The Beacon") on Gillalees Beacon hill is at
NY 5731 7183). (1)
Irregular traces of foundations of Beacon can be seen on the highest point of the ridge know as "The Beacon", formerly "Spade Adam Top". (2)
No foundations are now visible. (3)
The OS Triangulation Pillar is set on top of a turf-covered earth
and stone mound about 7.0m diameter and 0.6m maximum height. There is not enough evidence to confirm this as the site of a beacon but it is an excellent position and the name is still known as it is most probably correct. See photograph from the north east. Surveyed at 1:10000 (On MSD) (4) |