Historic houses · South Wales
Radio beacon base
In or near Grosmont.
Radio beacon base — a historic house in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Philip Halling — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Radio beacon base is a historic house located in wales-south, 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: River Wye SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Radio Beacon Base is a historic site located in South Wales. This facility played a significant role in maritime navigation, utilising radio technology to aid ships at sea. Its historical importance is recognised, contributing to the region's maritime heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.9214, -2.8203
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Orcop
- Postcode
- HR2 8RU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hereford and South Herefordshire
Sources
- osm: way/335205098 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Radio beacon base?
- Radio beacon base is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR2 8RU), in the parish of Orcop.
- What is Radio beacon base?
- Radio beacon base — a historic house in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Radio beacon base?
- Drivers can use postcode HR2 8RU.
- Is Radio beacon base a protected site?
- Yes — Radio beacon base is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Radio beacon base?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HR2 8RU. It sits within the Hereford and South Herefordshire parliamentary constituency.