Castles · East Midlands
Wollaston Beacon Hill
In or near Strixton.
Wollaston Beacon Hill — a castle in england west midlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wellingborough · 5.2 km
About
Wollaston Beacon Hill 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
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wollaston Beacon Hill is a notable hill located in the West Midlands. This site features remnants of a historic castle, offering insights into the region's medieval past. The hill provides a vantage point with expansive views of the surrounding landscape, attracting visitors interested in history and nature alike.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2572, -0.6704
- District
- North Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Wollaston
- Postcode
- NN29 7RN
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Northamptonshire
- Nearest railway station
- Wellingborough — 5.2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6286626 (CC BY 4.0)
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Church of St Michael and All Saints
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Summer Leys Local Nature Reserve
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wollaston Beacon Hill?
- Wollaston Beacon Hill is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NN29 7RN), in the parish of Wollaston.
- What is Wollaston Beacon Hill?
- Wollaston Beacon Hill — a castle in england west midlands.
- How do I get to Wollaston Beacon Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Wellingborough, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode NN29 7RN.
- Is Wollaston Beacon Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Wollaston Beacon Hill is part of the Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Wollaston Beacon Hill charge admission?
- Wollaston Beacon Hill typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Wollaston Beacon Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Wellingborough, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NN29 7RN.