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The Great Britain Guide

Castles Β· South West England

Dundon Beacon

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Dundon Beacon β€” a castle in england south west.

Path to Decoy Farm - geograph.org.uk - 6521775

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h

About

Dundon Beacon is a named castle in england south west, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: East Polden Grasslands SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Dundon Beacon is a historic castle located in South-West England. It is known for its strategic position and remains that reflect its medieval origins. The site offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, making it a notable landmark in the area. Visitors can explore the ruins and appreciate the historical significance of this castle.

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Coordinates
51.0849, -2.7361
District
Somerset
Parish
Compton Dundon
Postcode
TA11 6NZ
Parliamentary constituency
Glastonbury and Somerton

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Path to Decoy Farm - geograph.org.uk - 6521775πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· South West England

Dundon Hill

Dundon Hill β€” a hill or mountain in england south west.

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Path to Decoy Farm - geograph.org.uk - 6521775πŸ“· 5

Vineyards Β· South West England

Dundon Hill Hillfort

Dundon Hill Hillfort β€” a UK vineyard in england south west, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.

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Villages Β· South West England

Dundon

Dundon β€” a village in england south west.

A crosier to keep the flock in - geograph.org.uk - 6522679πŸ“· 3

Memorials & monuments Β· South West England

Merrett Monument In Churchyard, 10 Metres South East Of Porch, Church Of St Andrew

Merrett Monument In Churchyard, 10 Metres South East Of Porch, Church Of St Andrew β€” Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

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A few tithe details - geograph.org.uk - 6522428πŸ“· 5

Villages Β· South West England

Compton Dundon

Compton Dundon β€” a village in england south west.

Lollover Hill - geograph.org.uk - 4416137πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· South West England

Lollover Hill

Lollover Hill β€” a hill or mountain in england south west.

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Where to eat & stay near Dundon Beacon

Places to stay

Street , Higher Brooks - geograph.org.uk - 7717597πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· South West England

YHA Hostel Street

YHA Hostel Street β€” a hostel in england south west.

Free↗ yha.org.uk
The sign of the Unicorn - geograph.org.uk - 7277086πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· South West England

The Unicorn

The Unicorn β€” a hotel in england south west.

Free↗ unicornhotelsomerton.com
Walton , Road - geograph.org.uk - 7809997πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Bramble Hill

Bramble Hill β€” a campsite in england south west.

Glastonbury , Ashwell Lane - geograph.org.uk - 4619959πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Holiday Cottage Glastonbury

Holiday Cottage Glastonbury β€” a campsite in england south west.

β†— glastonburycottagesandcaravanning.co.uk
Scott's Lane - geograph.org.uk - 6585384πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Tall Trees Glamping

Tall Trees Glamping β€” a campsite in england south west.

Free↗ talltreesglamping.com
Glastonbury , Northload Street - geograph.org.uk - 2997713πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South West England

Isle Of Avalon Touring Caravan Park

Isle Of Avalon Touring Caravan Park β€” a caravan park in england south west.

Places to eat & drink

St Michael ^ All Angels, Somerton - geograph.org.uk - 2433394πŸ“· 5

Restaurants Β· South West England

28 Market Place

28 Market Place β€” a restaurant in england south west.

Freeβ™Ώβ†— 28marketplace.co.uk
Window and conservatory company - geograph.org.uk - 5475646πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Pipers

The Pipers in England South West, United Kingdom.

Signpost on the Baltonsborough crossroads - geograph.org.uk - 8192731πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Greyhound Inn

Greyhound Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

The Green, Long Sutton - geograph.org.uk - 4944676πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Devonshire Arms Hotel

The Devonshire Arms Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.

Empty shop on Chilkwell Street - geograph.org.uk - 5397872πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Rifleman's Arms Public House

Rifleman's Arms Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.

The George and Pilgrim - geograph.org.uk - 3262958πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The George & Pilgrim's Hotel

The George & Pilgrim's Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.

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Castles Β· South West England

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Castles Β· South West England

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Castles Β· South West England

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Castles Β· South West England

Castle Hill

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Dundon Beacon?
Dundon Beacon is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA11 6NZ), in the parish of Compton Dundon.
What is Dundon Beacon?
Dundon Beacon β€” a castle in england south west.
How do I get to Dundon Beacon?
Drivers can use postcode TA11 6NZ.
Is Dundon Beacon a protected site?
Yes β€” Dundon Beacon is part of the East Polden Grasslands SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Does Dundon Beacon charge admission?
Dundon Beacon typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
How do I get to Dundon Beacon?
Drivers can navigate to postcode TA11 6NZ. It sits within the Glastonbury and Somerton parliamentary constituency.