Difference between revisions of "Beacon Hill, Buckinghamshire"
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| − | '''Beacon Hill''' is a hill immediately south of [[Ellesborough]] in [[Buckinghamshire]]. It is within the [[Chilterns]], with [[Wendover]] to the | + | '''Beacon Hill''' is a hill immediately south of [[Ellesborough]] in [[Buckinghamshire]]. It is within the [[Chilterns]], with [[Wendover]] to the north-east and [[Princes Risborough]] to the south-west. |
Chequers, the estate and house used as a country residence of the Prime Minister, is on the south slope of the hill. | Chequers, the estate and house used as a country residence of the Prime Minister, is on the south slope of the hill. | ||
There are earthworks on the north side of the hill known as "Cymberline's Castle". | There are earthworks on the north side of the hill known as "Cymberline's Castle". | ||
Latest revision as of 19:35, 3 April 2024
Not to be confused with Beacon Hill hamlet nor with Beacon Hill, both in Buckinghamshire
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Beacon Hill is a hill immediately south of Ellesborough in Buckinghamshire. It is within the Chilterns, with Wendover to the north-east and Princes Risborough to the south-west.
Chequers, the estate and house used as a country residence of the Prime Minister, is on the south slope of the hill.
There are earthworks on the north side of the hill known as "Cymberline's Castle".
