Beacon Hill

Hill, Mountain in Gloucestershire Forest of Dean

England

Beacon Hill

St Anthony's Well Image of the historic well in woodland North-west of Flaxley. — St Anthony's Well Credit: Clint Mann

Beacon Hill is a prominent hill located in the county of Gloucestershire, England. It is situated within the Cotswold Hills, a range of rolling hills known for their picturesque landscapes and charming villages. Rising to an elevation of approximately 330 meters (1,083 feet), Beacon Hill offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

The hill takes its name from the historical role it played as a beacon site in ancient times. It was used to warn nearby communities of potential threats or attack, with the lighting of large fires. Today, remnants of the beacon can still be seen at the summit, serving as a reminder of its past significance.

The landscape of Beacon Hill is characterized by grassland and patches of woodland, creating a diverse habitat for various plant and animal species. It is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts and walkers alike, offering a network of footpaths and trails to explore the area's natural beauty.

Visitors to Beacon Hill can expect to be enchanted by the tranquil atmosphere and stunning vistas it provides. On a clear day, one can see for miles across the rolling hills, with the Cotswold villages dotting the landscape below. It is a popular spot for outdoor activities such as hiking, picnicking, and birdwatching.

In conclusion, Beacon Hill in Gloucestershire is a captivating natural landmark that offers both historical significance and breathtaking views. Its idyllic location within the Cotswold Hills makes it a must-visit destination for those seeking a taste of the English countryside's beauty and charm.

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Beacon Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.829986/-2.4870951 or Grid Reference SO6614. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

St Anthony's Well Image of the historic well in woodland North-west of Flaxley.

St Anthony's Well

Image of the historic well in woodland North-west of Flaxley.

Newtown Road, Steam Mills Post-industrial landscape.

Newtown Road, Steam Mills

Post-industrial landscape.

Jonathan Billinger

Machinery in the woods Various pieces of equipment litter the woodland at the end of Jubilee Lane.

Machinery in the woods

Various pieces of equipment litter the woodland at the end of Jubilee Lane.

Jonathan Billinger

Commemorative Plate, Cinderford On the wall of a house where Market and Victoria Streets concatenate.

Grade II Listed, details <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1186466" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1186466">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>.

Inscription:
V (crown) R
This road for the distance
of 1100 ↢ yards was made
at the expense of the crown
for the benefit of the
inhabitants and district
1897 - 8
E.Stafford Howard Esq
Commissioner
Philip Baylis Esq
Dep Surveyor

Milestone Society National ID: GL_CIND05cm

Commemorative Plate, Cinderford

On the wall of a house where Market and Victoria Streets concatenate. Grade II Listed, details Link

. Inscription: V (crown) R This road for the distance of 1100 ↢ yards was made at the expense of the crown for the benefit of the inhabitants and district 1897 - 8 E.Stafford Howard Esq Commissioner Philip Baylis Esq Dep Surveyor Milestone Society National ID: GL_CIND05cm

Old Boundary Stone, Littledean Hill In the private garden of &quot;Oak Ridge&quot; in the Ruffitt. An original 1832 Forest of Dean boundary marker.

Inscription: D.F / 1832 / Nᴼ. 209

Milestone Society National ID: GL_DFCINLIT209em

Old Boundary Stone, Littledean Hill

In the private garden of "Oak Ridge" in the Ruffitt. An original 1832 Forest of Dean boundary marker. Inscription: D.F / 1832 / Nᴼ. 209 Milestone Society National ID: GL_DFCINLIT209em

Boundary Stone, Cinderford On the corner of Littledean Hill Road, and the chamfered corner of the former Royal Forrester pub. Technically on private land but effectively just off the road.
The context view of the ex pub is <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4430088">SO6614 : Former Royal Forester, Cinderford</a>

Inscription: D.F / 2008 / Nᴼ. 211

Milestone Society National ID: GL_DFCINLIT211em

Boundary Stone, Cinderford

On the corner of Littledean Hill Road, and the chamfered corner of the former Royal Forrester pub. Technically on private land but effectively just off the road. The context view of the ex pub is SO6614 : Former Royal Forester, Cinderford Inscription: D.F / 2008 / Nᴼ. 211 Milestone Society National ID: GL_DFCINLIT211em

Boundary Stone, Cinderford In the High Street where the line of the row of shops kinks, near the pedestrian crossing.

Inscription: D.F / 2010 / Nᴼ. 213

Milestone Society National ID: GL_DFCIND213em

Boundary Stone, Cinderford

In the High Street where the line of the row of shops kinks, near the pedestrian crossing. Inscription: D.F / 2010 / Nᴼ. 213 Milestone Society National ID: GL_DFCIND213em

Boundary Stone, Littledean Hill On the Southern side of the road (the Ruffitt) in the driveway of &quot;Stone Cottage&quot;.

Inscription: D.F / 2015 / Nᴼ. 210

Milestone Society National ID: GL_DFCINLIT210em

Boundary Stone, Littledean Hill

On the Southern side of the road (the Ruffitt) in the driveway of "Stone Cottage". Inscription: D.F / 2015 / Nᴼ. 210 Milestone Society National ID: GL_DFCINLIT210em

Boundary Stone, Denton's Corner In the junction of the A4151 Elton Road with the Slad and Greenway. In the parish of Littledean near Littledean Jail.

Inscription: D.F / 2011 / Nᴼ. 204

Milestone Society National ID: GL_DFLITT204em

Boundary Stone, Denton's Corner

In the junction of the A4151 Elton Road with the Slad and Greenway. In the parish of Littledean near Littledean Jail. Inscription: D.F / 2011 / Nᴼ. 204 Milestone Society National ID: GL_DFLITT204em

Boundary Stone, Cinderford On the corner of Edge Hills Road and Causeway Road. Just to confuse, the houses above are addressed as being in Wedgewood Crescent. Including 9 and 10, clearly in Edge Hills Road.

Inscription: D.F. / 2011 / Nᴼ. 212

Milestone Society National ID: GL_DFCIND212em

Boundary Stone, Cinderford

On the corner of Edge Hills Road and Causeway Road. Just to confuse, the houses above are addressed as being in Wedgewood Crescent. Including 9 and 10, clearly in Edge Hills Road. Inscription: D.F. / 2011 / Nᴼ. 212 Milestone Society National ID: GL_DFCIND212em

Boundary Stone, Cinderford Technically in the modern parish of Ruspidge and Soudley. Cinderford is the Northern side of the road.

Inscription: D.F / 2015 / Nᴼ. 214

Milestone Society National ID: GL_DFRUSU214em

Boundary Stone, Cinderford

Technically in the modern parish of Ruspidge and Soudley. Cinderford is the Northern side of the road. Inscription: D.F / 2015 / Nᴼ. 214 Milestone Society National ID: GL_DFRUSU214em

Commemorative Plate, Cinderford On the wall of an empty shop at the junction of High Street and Wesley Road. An older image showing the plaque when the shop was a greengocer&#039;s is <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/728722">SO6514 : Traditional greengrocer, High Street, Cinderford</a>.
E.Stafford Howard was MP for Thornbury 1885/6. Served as Under-Secretary of State for India under William Ewart Gladstone. Later Senior Commissioner of HM&#039;s Woods and Forests.

Inscription:
V (crown) R
This road for the distance
of 670 ↢ yards was made
at the expense of the crown
for the benefit of the
inhabitants and district
1897 - 8
E.Stafford Howard Esq
Commissioner
Philip Baylis Esq
Dep Surveyor

Milestone Society National ID: GL_CIND06cm

Commemorative Plate, Cinderford

On the wall of an empty shop at the junction of High Street and Wesley Road. An older image showing the plaque when the shop was a greengocer's is SO6514 : Traditional greengrocer, High Street, Cinderford. E.Stafford Howard was MP for Thornbury 1885/6. Served as Under-Secretary of State for India under William Ewart Gladstone. Later Senior Commissioner of HM's Woods and Forests. Inscription: V (crown) R This road for the distance of 670 ↢ yards was made at the expense of the crown for the benefit of the inhabitants and district 1897 - 8 E.Stafford Howard Esq Commissioner Philip Baylis Esq Dep Surveyor Milestone Society National ID: GL_CIND06cm

Pike House, George Road, Littledean Former Toll House opposite Greenway. Used by the Forest of Dean Turnpike Trust in the 19th Century. See on the map of GB (UK) Toll houses <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://gbth.mister.red/#13/51.828/-2.47859" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://gbth.mister.red/#13/51.828/-2.47859">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

Milestone Society National ID: GL.LIT01

Pike House, George Road, Littledean

Former Toll House opposite Greenway. Used by the Forest of Dean Turnpike Trust in the 19th Century. See on the map of GB (UK) Toll houses Link

Milestone Society National ID: GL.LIT01

Denton's Corner, Littledean A4151 Former Toll House at Denton&#039;s Corner where Greenway and the Slad meet the A4151 Gloucester Road. This building served the Elton Turnpike Trust in the 19ᵗʰ Century.

Milestone Society National ID: GL.LIT03

Denton's Corner, Littledean A4151

Former Toll House at Denton's Corner where Greenway and the Slad meet the A4151 Gloucester Road. This building served the Elton Turnpike Trust in the 19ᵗʰ Century. Milestone Society National ID: GL.LIT03

Old Tollhouse, 26 St White's Road In the modern parish of Ruspidge and Soudley. Within the boundaries of the &quot;Forest of Dean&quot;, and still showing a &quot;TP&quot; on the 1873 map. This building served the Forest of Dean Turnpike Trust.

Milestone Society National ID: GL.CIN01

Old Tollhouse, 26 St White's Road

In the modern parish of Ruspidge and Soudley. Within the boundaries of the "Forest of Dean", and still showing a "TP" on the 1873 map. This building served the Forest of Dean Turnpike Trust. Milestone Society National ID: GL.CIN01

Old Boundary Stone, In a field North of the A4151, just beyond the dead end of a Public Right of Way.
It marks the boundary of the &quot;Forest of Dean&quot;, and is on the boundary of East Dean and Littledean (1950 parishes).

Inscription: D. F / 1832 / Nᴼ. 203

Milestone Society National ID: GL_DFLITT203em

Old Boundary Stone,

In a field North of the A4151, just beyond the dead end of a Public Right of Way. It marks the boundary of the "Forest of Dean", and is on the boundary of East Dean and Littledean (1950 parishes). Inscription: D. F / 1832 / Nᴼ. 203 Milestone Society National ID: GL_DFLITT203em

Boundary Stone, Shapridge An original Forest of Dean boundary stone in the garden of a modern house near Abinghall and Mitcheldean.

Inscription: D. F. / 1832 / Nᴼ. 194

Milestone Society National ID: GL_DFLIMI194em

Boundary Stone, Shapridge

An original Forest of Dean boundary stone in the garden of a modern house near Abinghall and Mitcheldean. Inscription: D. F. / 1832 / Nᴼ. 194 Milestone Society National ID: GL_DFLIMI194em

Boundary Stone, Shapridge Slowly descending the slope beside Gloucestershire footpath DMD35, just North of a gate. The slope is subsiding gently East.

Inscription: D. F. / 1832 / Nᴼ. 193

Milestone Society National ID: GL_DFLIMI193em

Boundary Stone, Shapridge

Slowly descending the slope beside Gloucestershire footpath DMD35, just North of a gate. The slope is subsiding gently East. Inscription: D. F. / 1832 / Nᴼ. 193 Milestone Society National ID: GL_DFLIMI193em

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Beacon Hill is located at Grid Ref: SO6614 (Lat: 51.829986, Lng: -2.4870951)

Administrative County: Gloucestershire

District: Forest of Dean

Police Authority: Gloucestershire

What 3 Words

///decently.shuttled.bride. Near Cinderford, Gloucestershire

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Heywood School

Naptan AtcoCode: 1600GL1224

Naptan Bearing: E

Naptan CommonName: Heywood School

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Forest View School stop

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Naptan Bearing: S

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Naptan CommonName: Forest View School stop

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The Royal Foresters

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Naptan Bearing: SE

Naptan CommonName: The Royal Foresters

Naptan Indicator: Opp

Naptan NaptanCode: gloajptm

Naptan Street: Causeway Rd

Naptan Verified: no

Source: naptan_import

Lat/Long: 51.8264319/-2.4881767

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The Royal Foresters

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Naptan Bearing: NW

Naptan CommonName: The Royal Foresters

Naptan NaptanCode: gloajptj

Naptan Street: Causeway Rd

Naptan Verified: no

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Lat/Long: 51.8264311/-2.4883653

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The Royal Foresters

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Barrier: cattle_grid

Bicycle: yes

Foot: yes

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Man Made: tower

Tower Type: communication

Lat/Long: 51.8286803/-2.4876216

Power: pole

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Freedom Leisure

Leisure: sports_centre

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