Hanover Hill

Hill, Mountain in Buckinghamshire

England

Hanover Hill

Digging by the Footpath This looks a nice muddy job. It&#039;s by a footpath entrance, which is also extremely muddy. — Digging by the Footpath Credit: Des Blenkinsopp

Hanover Hill is a prominent geographical feature located in Buckinghamshire, England. Situated in the southern part of the county, this hill stands at an elevation of approximately 300 meters above sea level. It is part of the Chiltern Hills, a range of chalk hills renowned for their natural beauty and rich wildlife.

Hanover Hill offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, making it a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. The hill is covered in lush greenery, with sprawling meadows and dense woodlands that provide a habitat for various plant and animal species. It is particularly known for its vibrant wildflower displays during the spring and summer months.

The hill is easily accessible by foot, with well-maintained footpaths and trails that wind their way up to the summit. The climb is relatively gentle, making it suitable for hikers of all abilities. At the top, there is a small viewing platform where visitors can pause and take in the stunning vistas that stretch for miles around.

Hanover Hill has historical significance as well. It is believed to have been named after the House of Hanover, the British royal family that reigned during the 18th and 19th centuries. The hill has also featured in various literary works, inspiring poets and writers with its natural beauty.

Overall, Hanover Hill in Buckinghamshire offers a serene and picturesque setting for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Its combination of scenic views, diverse flora and fauna, and accessibility make it a must-visit destination for those seeking a peaceful retreat in the heart of the English countryside.

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Hanover Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.615996/-0.85708666 or Grid Reference SU7991. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Digging by the Footpath

This looks a nice muddy job. It's by a footpath entrance, which is also extremely muddy.

Des Blenkinsopp

Land near Fingest

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House on Cadmore End Common

Cadmore End Common is mostly woodland, but there are a number of isolated houses along the various tracks.

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Poor Old Peacock

There seem to be more than the usual number of closed pubs around here. This is the former Peacock, now selling old furniture.

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Towards Hanger Wood

Typical Chiltern scenery near Fingest.

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Recycled Pub Sign

The old Peacock pub over the road has closed and been turned into a furniture store. The pub sign has been suitably amended.

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Farmland, Fingest, Buckinghamshire

Oswald Bertram

Church of St Bartholomew, Fingest, Buckinghamshire

Early C12 W. tower and nave; chancel added C13, with C15 windows; mid C19 S. porch and restorations. Roughcast and render over flint, stone dressings, tiled roofs. Fine dominating W. tower, wider than the nave, with C18-early C19 twin saddle-back roof. Each side of bell chamber has pair of Romanesque openings with semi-circular roll-moulded arches of 2 orders on shafts with cushion capitals. Small single lights with unmoulded semi-circular heads below; very small similar lights to ground floor of N. and S. sides; C13 3-light W. window of chalk, with plate tracery. Narrow nave has small original window with semi-circular head to N., and 2 later 2-light traceried windows to S. Blocked N. doorway with narrow chamfered pointed arch; S. door with similar arch in C19 gabled wooden porch. Chancel has 2 chamfered lancets to N., 3-light traceried E. window and 2 restored 2-light traceried windows with flat heads to S. Central S. door. C19 buttresses. Interior: tower has moulded arch on shafts to inner face of W. window, and tall wide unmoulded semi-circular arch to nave. Nave has semi- circular rere-arches to doorways and S. windows, and medieval roof of 4 bays with chamfered arch-braces to collars and heavy simple wind-braces. C19 wooden arch and screen to chancel. Reworked C15 octagonal font with traceried panels. Other fittings C19. (Source:Historic England)

Oswald Bertram