Memorials & monuments · South West England
Beacon Hill House
In or near Kenton.
Beacon Hill House — a memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Lewis Clarke — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Exmouth · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Beacon Hill House is a memorial located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Exmouth Pavilion is a seafront theatre located in Devon, offering a variety of live entertainment including music, theatre, and comedy. It serves as a community hub for events and activities, making it a popular destination for visitors to enjoy performances and the beach.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Exe Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Exe Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Beacon Hill is one of the highest viewpoints in the hinterland of Poole Harbour, Dorset. Its tree-covered summit reaches 84 metres (276 ft) above sea level and there is a public footpath running roughly north to south over the top. Historically it was one of a series of beacons used to warn of the advancing Spanish Armada. The earlier name for the hill was Lytchett Beacon.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The hill has had a key role in the defence of Dorset since at least the 14th century. It was formerly known as Lechiot Beacon and Lychett Beacon after the village of Lytchett Minster to the southwest. As the name suggests, it was the site of a beacon that would be lit in case of attack. In 1588, the beacon was lit to give warning of the approach of the Spanish Armada. During the Napoleonic Wars the beacon on Lytchett Heath was again manned in case of an attack by the French. There were three old thatched cottages with cob walls on Lytchett Beacon which have survived to the present day and a track leads from them to the site of the old beacon. Today the track is a public footpath. The old…
Visiting
On the hill itself is Beacon Hill Farm as well as a caravan and camping site, the Beacon Hill Touring Park. The Dorset Wildlife Trust Urban Wildlife Centre is in Beacon Hill Lane on the northern side of the hill.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 50.6159, -3.4121
- County
- Devon
- District
- East Devon
- Parish
- Exmouth
- Postcode
- EX8 2AZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Exmouth and Exeter East
- Nearest railway station
- Exmouth — 0.7 km
- Opening
- Daily 9am–5pm
- Official site
- www.ledleisure.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/10240792515 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Beacon Hill, Dorset (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Beacon Hill House?
- Beacon Hill House is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX8 2AZ), in the parish of Exmouth.
- What is Beacon Hill House?
- Beacon Hill House — a memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Beacon Hill House?
- The nearest railway station is Exmouth, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX8 2AZ.
- Is Beacon Hill House a protected site?
- Yes — Beacon Hill House is part of the Exe Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Exe Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is Beacon Hill House free to visit?
- Yes, Beacon Hill House is free to enter.
- How do I get to Beacon Hill House?
- The nearest railway station is Exmouth, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX8 2AZ.