Staddon Hill
Hill, Mountain in Devon Torridge
England
Staddon Hill
Staddon Hill is a prominent hill located in the county of Devon, England. Situated on the eastern side of the Plymouth Sound, it forms part of the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Rising to an elevation of approximately 370 feet (113 meters), Staddon Hill offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding area.
The hill is characterized by its rolling grassy slopes and rugged coastline. It is primarily composed of sedimentary rocks, including limestone and sandstone, which have been shaped by natural erosion processes over millions of years. These geological features contribute to the unique beauty of Staddon Hill.
The hill is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a range of activities such as hiking, walking, and birdwatching. There are several well-maintained trails that lead visitors to the summit, providing opportunities to explore the diverse flora and fauna that inhabit the area. The hill is also home to a variety of bird species, including peregrine falcons and kestrels, making it a haven for birdwatchers.
Staddon Hill is steeped in history, with evidence of human occupation dating back to the Bronze Age. The remains of ancient settlements and burial mounds can still be found on its slopes, offering a glimpse into the region's past.
Overall, Staddon Hill is a picturesque and historically significant landmark in Devon, attracting both nature lovers and history enthusiasts with its natural beauty and cultural heritage.
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Staddon Hill Images
Images are sourced within 2km of 51.054725/-4.1971376 or Grid Reference SS4630. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.
Appledore : Irsha Street
Crowds gather to watch the Appledore Pirates firework display.
Appledore : Appledore Pirates Firework Display
Irsha Street during the evening of the Appledore Pirates firework display.
Appledore : Appledore Pirates Firework Display
On the banks of the River Torridge estuary.
Appledore : Estuary Scenery & Bonfire
A bonfire has been lit up on the River Torridge estuary ahead of a fireworks display.
Appledore : River Torridge Estuary
The Appledore Pirates set up a fireworks display, but they have to be quick as the tide is coming in.
Appledore : Shingle & Irsha Street
Looking towards the slipway from the shingle. People are gathered to watch a fireworks display.
Appledore : Estuary Scenery
Looking towards the slipway from Irsha Street and people gathered for a fireworks display.
Staddon Hill is located at Grid Ref: SS4630 (Lat: 51.054725, Lng: -4.1971376)
Administrative County: Devon
District: Torridge
Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall
What 3 Words
///firewall.litters.paddock. Near Appledore, Devon
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Nearby Amenities
Located within 500m of 51.054725,-4.1971376Appledore
Is In: Devon, England, UK
Place: village
Postal Code: EX39 1
Wikidata: Q1229094
Lat/Long: 51.0539772/-4.1925211
Watertown
Place: locality
Source: OD Streetview
Lat/Long: 51.0533457/-4.2027425
Toilets
Appledore Car Park
Addr City: Appledore
Addr Street: Churchfield Road
Female: yes
Male: yes
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 51.0547994/-4.1919811
North Devon Maritime Museum
Leisure: slipway
Seamark Small Craft Facility Category: slipway
Seamark Type: small_craft_facility
Lat/Long: 51.057271/-4.2000187
Direction: SSW
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 16
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.0565148/-4.1949052
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Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 6
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Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
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Generator Solar Modules: 6
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Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
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Note: assume 2 installations as semis
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Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 16
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Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
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Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 16
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Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
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Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.0563883/-4.1993938
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Generator Output Electricity: yes
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Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
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Generator Output Electricity: yes
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Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
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Generator Output Electricity: yes
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Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
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Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
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Generator Output Electricity: yes
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Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
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Generator Output Electricity: yes
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Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
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Generator Output Electricity: yes
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Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
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Generator Output Electricity: yes
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Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
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Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 11
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Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
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Direction: WSW
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Generator Output Electricity: yes
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Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.0569818/-4.199715
Direction: WSW
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
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Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.0570273/-4.199774
Direction: 185
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Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 5
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.0503486/-4.1974043
Fast Food
Sylvester's
Addr City: Bideford
Addr Housenumber: 3
Addr Postcode: EX39 1RJ
Addr Street: Meeting Street
Addr Suburb: Appledore
Cuisine: fish_and_chips
Fhrs Id: 233820
Image: https://archive.org/details/appledore-2021-09-11/DSCN5628.JPG
Phone: +44 1237 423548
Source Addr: FHRS Open Data
Takeaway: only
Lat/Long: 51.0541768/-4.1913169
Time and Tide Bell
Artist Name: Marcus Vergette, Neil McLachlan
Artwork Type: statue
Image: https://archive.org/details/appledore-2021-09-11/DSCN5528.JPG
Material: metal
Tourism: artwork
Year Of Construction: 2009
Lat/Long: 51.0550976/-4.1911858
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Brand Wikipedia: en:Royal Mail
Drive Through: no
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: pillar
Lat/Long: 51.0527259/-4.1909926
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Brand Wikipedia: en:Royal Mail
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: wall
Lat/Long: 51.0514987/-4.1933151
Telephone
Booth: K6
Covered: booth
Listed Status: Grade II
Lat/Long: 51.0544747/-4.191214
Telephone
Booth: K6
Covered: booth
Listed Status: Grade II
Lat/Long: 51.0568808/-4.1951184
Artwork Type: painting
Image: https://archive.org/details/appledore-2021-09-11/DSCN5524.JPG
Tourism: artwork
Lat/Long: 51.0548265/-4.1919736
Recycling
Recycling Shoes: yes
Recycling Type: container
Lat/Long: 51.0547066/-4.1917697
Recycling
Recycling Glass Bottles: yes
Recycling Type: container
Lat/Long: 51.0547163/-4.1917395
Recycling
Recycling Paper: yes
Recycling Type: container
Lat/Long: 51.0547125/-4.1916751
Image: https://archive.org/details/appledore-2021-09-11/DSCN5638.JPG
Note: An old anchor used as an artwork/feature
Tourism: artwork
Lat/Long: 51.0548238/-4.1907933
The Jubilee Beacon 2002
Image: https://archive.org/details/appledore-2021-09-11/DSCN5640.JPG
Man Made: beacon
Lat/Long: 51.0551251/-4.1914679
Binoculars
Note: Actually a tourist telescope since there is only one eyepiece
Lat/Long: 51.054659/-4.1911631
Fast Food
Churriosity
Cuisine: churros
Image: https://archive.org/details/appledore-2021-09-11/DSCN5619.JPG
Lat/Long: 51.0541566/-4.1912942
Fire Hydrant
Emergency: fire_hydrant
Fire Hydrant Type: underground
Lat/Long: 51.0538543/-4.1913107
The Appledore Book Shop
Image: https://archive.org/details/appledore-2021-09-11/DSCN5569.JPG
Second Hand: yes
Shop: books
Lat/Long: 51.0529199/-4.1918743
Addr Housename: Tide Cottage Topsails
Addr Street: Bude Street
Lat/Long: 51.0529576/-4.1912533
Fire Hydrant
Emergency: fire_hydrant
Fire Hydrant Type: underground
Lat/Long: 51.0535576/-4.1909305
Appledore Dog Walking And Pet Minding Service
Addr Housenumber: 12
Addr Street: Myrtle Street
Office: dog_walker
Phone: +44 1237 478226
Lat/Long: 51.0516528/-4.1936123
Fire Hydrant
Emergency: fire_hydrant
Fire Hydrant Type: underground
Lat/Long: 51.0514703/-4.1940398
Defibrillator
Access: yes
Defibrillator Location: On outside of fire station
Emergency: defibrillator
Lat/Long: 51.0514787/-4.1940655
Richmond Dry-Dock Appledore
Board Type: history
Description: Three history panels mounted on wall
Information: board
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 51.0518021/-4.1918424
Addr Housename: Bosun's Haven
Addr Street: The Quay
Lat/Long: 51.0540836/-4.1909556
Post Office
Appledore Post Office
Addr City: Bideford
Addr Country: GB
Addr Postcode: EX39 1QS
Addr Suburb: Appledore
Brand: Post Office
Brand Wikidata: Q1783168
Operator: Johns
Ref Pol Id: 15543
Lat/Long: 51.0524697/-4.1910877
Bus Stop
Bus: yes
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Lat/Long: 51.0517636/-4.1954805
Bus Stop
Bus: yes
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Lat/Long: 51.051418/-4.1982827
Post Box
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: wall
Lat/Long: 51.051439/-4.1981484
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Markings: no
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 51.0517625/-4.194857
Barrier: kerb
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 51.051528/-4.1982127
Barrier: kerb
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 51.0515173/-4.1982747
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