Bunker's Hill

Hill, Mountain in Berkshire

England

Bunker's Hill

Skinners Green Looking south from the northeast corner of the square towards farm buildings. The square consists of farmland, crossed by the A34 trunk road.
Skinners Green Credit: Brendan and Ruth McCartney

Bunker's Hill is a prominent geographic feature located in the Berkshire County of Massachusetts, United States. As its name suggests, it is a hill or small mountain that rises to an elevation of approximately 1,160 feet. Situated in the western part of the state, Bunker's Hill offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers.

The hill is known for its lush greenery, abundant wildlife, and diverse ecosystems. The area is heavily forested, primarily consisting of deciduous trees such as oak and maple. Numerous trails wind through the hill, allowing visitors to explore and immerse themselves in the peaceful and serene environment.

Bunker's Hill is also of historical significance. It derived its name from the famous Battle of Bunker Hill, which took place during the American Revolutionary War in 1775. Although the actual battle occurred in Charlestown, Massachusetts, the hill was named in commemoration of the event.

The hill offers a range of recreational activities. Hiking and walking trails are available for all skill levels, providing opportunities for both casual strolls and more challenging hikes. The area is also suitable for picnics, birdwatching, and photography.

Visitors to Bunker's Hill are advised to bring appropriate gear, such as comfortable shoes, water, insect repellent, and sunscreen. Additionally, it is crucial to respect the natural surroundings by adhering to any posted rules or guidelines and practicing Leave No Trace principles to preserve the area's beauty for future generations.

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Bunker's Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.370176/-1.3625561 or Grid Reference SU4463. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Skinners Green Looking south from the northeast corner of the square towards farm buildings. The square consists of farmland, crossed by the A34 trunk road.
Skinners Green
Looking south from the northeast corner of the square towards farm buildings. The square consists of farmland, crossed by the A34 trunk road.
Wash Common The large water tower in the northern part of the square, which is largely residential housing estates.
Wash Common
The large water tower in the northern part of the square, which is largely residential housing estates.
Bridge on the A34 near Newbury The bridge crosses the minor road in the middle of the northern half of the grid square. The picture was taken from the south side looking north.
Bridge on the A34 near Newbury
The bridge crosses the minor road in the middle of the northern half of the grid square. The picture was taken from the south side looking north.
Wheatlands Farmland near Newbury This farmland to the east of the road is viewed from the north end looking south east.
Wheatlands Farmland near Newbury
This farmland to the east of the road is viewed from the north end looking south east.
Enborne C of E School The school is situated just north of the centre of the grid square at the intersection. The picture was taken somewhat south east side of the school, looking north west.
Enborne C of E School
The school is situated just north of the centre of the grid square at the intersection. The picture was taken somewhat south east side of the school, looking north west.
Turning for Boames lane off Skinners Green Lane Turning for Boames lane off Skinners Green Lane
Turning for Boames lane off Skinners Green Lane
Turning for Boames lane off Skinners Green Lane
A34 Newbury bypass over Wash Water road A34 Newbury bypass over Wash Water road
A34 Newbury bypass over Wash Water road
A34 Newbury bypass over Wash Water road
Elizabeth Road near Newbury Where Elizabeth Road meets the A343, in the north eastern corner of the square. This square is largely residential. These dwellings are more or less typical of those in the streets in this section of the square.
Elizabeth Road near Newbury
Where Elizabeth Road meets the A343, in the north eastern corner of the square. This square is largely residential. These dwellings are more or less typical of those in the streets in this section of the square.
The Falkland Memorial: Newbury This memorial is in the north-easternmost tip of this square on the south western side of the intersection. Although the map has the description in the adjacent square, the memorial itself is on a triangle of land in this square.
The Falkland Memorial: Newbury
This memorial is in the north-easternmost tip of this square on the south western side of the intersection. Although the map has the description in the adjacent square, the memorial itself is on a triangle of land in this square.
Orchard at Ball Hill This square although mostly farmland also contains the village of Ball Hill. This orchard lies immediately south of the minor road in the southern half of the square.
Orchard at Ball Hill
This square although mostly farmland also contains the village of Ball Hill. This orchard lies immediately south of the minor road in the southern half of the square.
Main Road through Ball Hill This is the main road through Ball Hill, taken from the south side looking towards the Furze Inn, marked as PH on the 1:50 000 map. It is an integral part of the village of Ball Hill.
Main Road through Ball Hill
This is the main road through Ball Hill, taken from the south side looking towards the Furze Inn, marked as PH on the 1:50 000 map. It is an integral part of the village of Ball Hill.
Pasture near Wash Water This pasture is on the north side of the minor road in the southern half of the square. Most of the square is farmland.
Pasture near Wash Water
This pasture is on the north side of the minor road in the southern half of the square. Most of the square is farmland.
Wash Water Road near Enborne This is a view of the end of Wash Water road and the public house marked ph on the 1:50 000 map. The pub is on the north side of the road. The road joins the A343 to the right (east) of the pub and leads off the A343 to Enborne. This square contains some of the residential area of Wash Common and the key roads linking Enborne and Wash Water.
Wash Water Road near Enborne
This is a view of the end of Wash Water road and the public house marked ph on the 1:50 000 map. The pub is on the north side of the road. The road joins the A343 to the right (east) of the pub and leads off the A343 to Enborne. This square contains some of the residential area of Wash Common and the key roads linking Enborne and Wash Water.
A34(T) Bridge near Newtown This square is largely farmland and plantations belonging to the English Forestry commission. This bridge carries the A34(T) over one of the lanes passing through the forested area.
A34(T) Bridge near Newtown
This square is largely farmland and plantations belonging to the English Forestry commission. This bridge carries the A34(T) over one of the lanes passing through the forested area.
Residential Area not far from Enborne This square is mostly residential area.
Residential Area not far from Enborne
This square is mostly residential area.
Country Road near Enborne This square is mostly residential and this road links Woolton Hill with Enborne via residential area.
Country Road near Enborne
This square is mostly residential and this road links Woolton Hill with Enborne via residential area.
The Chase: National Trust The Chase is managed by the National Trust and is in the southern half of the square.
The Chase: National Trust
The Chase is managed by the National Trust and is in the southern half of the square.
Brown Hill Plantation near Newtown This square is mostly plantation and woodland managed by the English Forestry Commission. This view is near the centre of the square and was taken in the late afternoon/early evening.
Brown Hill Plantation near Newtown
This square is mostly plantation and woodland managed by the English Forestry Commission. This view is near the centre of the square and was taken in the late afternoon/early evening.
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Bunker's Hill is located at Grid Ref: SU4463 (Lat: 51.370176, Lng: -1.3625561)

Unitary Authority: West Berkshire

Police Authority: Thames Valley

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Located within 500m of 51.370176,-1.3625561
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Enborne Row
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Woodhay
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Railway: site
Source: NLS-OS-1st_Series
Wikidata: Q8032718
Wikipedia: en:Woodhay railway station
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