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The Great Britain Guide

Memorials & monuments · South East England

Captain Backhouse Tomb

In or near Bellingdon.

Free admission

Captain Backhouse Tomb — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Disused Water Tower, Potter Row - geograph.org.uk - 3036398

David Hillas — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Great Missenden · 1.4 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Captain Backhouse Tomb is a memorial located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Captain Backhouse Tomb is a memorial located in the West Midlands. It commemorates Captain Backhouse, notable for his contributions, and is an example of local historical remembrance.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.7157, -0.7061
Parish
Great Missenden
Postcode
HP16 9LT
Parliamentary constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire
Nearest railway station
Great Missenden1.4 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Captain Backhouse Tomb?
Captain Backhouse Tomb is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode HP16 9LT), in the parish of Great Missenden.
What is Captain Backhouse Tomb?
Captain Backhouse Tomb — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Captain Backhouse Tomb?
The nearest railway station is Great Missenden, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode HP16 9LT.
Is Captain Backhouse Tomb a protected site?
Yes — Captain Backhouse Tomb is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
Is Captain Backhouse Tomb free to visit?
Yes, Captain Backhouse Tomb is free to enter.
How do I get to Captain Backhouse Tomb?
The nearest railway station is Great Missenden, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HP16 9LT.