Castles · South East England
The Beacon
In or near Whitchurch.
The Beacon — a castle in england west midlands.
David Howard — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Leighton Buzzard · 8.2 km
About
The Beacon is a named castle in england west midlands, 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
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Beacon is a castle located in the West Midlands. It features distinctive architecture and historical significance within the region. The site offers insight into the area's medieval past, showcasing the typical defensive structures of its era. Visitors can explore the surrounding grounds and appreciate the castle's strategic position.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8920, -0.7901
- District
- Buckinghamshire
- Parish
- Cublington
- Postcode
- LU7 0LW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aylesbury
- Nearest railway station
- Leighton Buzzard — 8.2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6286560 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Beacon?
- The Beacon is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LU7 0LW), in the parish of Cublington.
- What is The Beacon?
- The Beacon — a castle in england west midlands.
- How do I get to The Beacon?
- The nearest railway station is Leighton Buzzard, about 8.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode LU7 0LW.
- Is The Beacon a protected site?
- Yes — The Beacon is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Does The Beacon charge admission?
- The Beacon typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to The Beacon?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LU7 0LW. It sits within the Aylesbury parliamentary constituency.