Archaeological sites · South West England
Embury Beacon
In or near Welcombe.
Embury Beacon — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Philip Halling — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Embury Beacon is a archaeological 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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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Marsland to Clovelly Coast SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Embury Beacon is an archaeological site located in South-West England. It is known for its historical significance, although specific details regarding its age or findings are not provided. The site contributes to the understanding of the region's ancient past.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.9472, -4.5399
- County
- Devon
- District
- Torridge
- Parish
- Hartland
- Postcode
- EX39 6HW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torridge and Tavistock
Sources
- osm: node/9759366459 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Embury Beacon?
- Embury Beacon is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX39 6HW), in the parish of Hartland.
- What is Embury Beacon?
- Embury Beacon — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Embury Beacon?
- Drivers can use postcode EX39 6HW.
- Is Embury Beacon a protected site?
- Yes — Embury Beacon is part of the Marsland to Clovelly Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Embury Beacon free to visit?
- Yes, Embury Beacon is free to enter.
- How do I get to Embury Beacon?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX39 6HW. It sits within the Torridge and Tavistock parliamentary constituency.