Beacon Hill

Hill, Mountain in Norfolk Breckland

England

Beacon Hill

Hargham Road heading west Towards the A11 and beyond, Shropham.
Hargham Road heading west Credit: Robin Webster

Beacon Hill is a prominent geographic feature located in Norfolk, England. Standing at an impressive height of 103 meters, it is classified as a hill within the region. Nestled in the Norfolk Broads, the hill offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, making it a popular attraction for locals and tourists alike.

The hill's name originates from its historical significance as a beacon site during the medieval period, where a fire would be lit to warn of impending attacks or danger. Today, the remnants of the beacon can still be seen at the summit, adding to the hill's allure.

Covered in lush greenery, Beacon Hill boasts a diverse range of flora and fauna. The area is known for its rich biodiversity, with various species of plants and animals thriving in the hill's unique microclimate. The hill's slopes are dotted with ancient trees, providing a peaceful and serene environment for visitors to explore.

In addition to its natural beauty, Beacon Hill offers recreational activities for outdoor enthusiasts. Hiking trails crisscross the hill, providing opportunities for leisurely walks or more challenging hikes. The hill is also a popular spot for birdwatchers, as it attracts a wide variety of avian species throughout the year.

Beacon Hill's location in the Norfolk Broads ensures that it is easily accessible to visitors. Whether it's exploring the historical significance, enjoying the stunning views, or immersing oneself in nature, Beacon Hill is a must-visit destination for those seeking an unforgettable experience in Norfolk.

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Beacon Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.471766/0.95510308 or Grid Reference TM0090. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Hargham Road heading west Towards the A11 and beyond, Shropham.
Hargham Road heading west
Towards the A11 and beyond, Shropham.
Snetterton Interchange bridge over A11 The junction appears to be mainly for access to industrial and business parks and racing circuit.
Snetterton Interchange bridge over A11
The junction appears to be mainly for access to industrial and business parks and racing circuit.
A11 towards London Looking through the Sallow Lane bridge.
A11 towards London
Looking through the Sallow Lane bridge.
Overy Farm A view of the fields from the railway line near the racecourse.
A change of seasons from this view <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2009269">TL9988 : Overy Farm</a>
Overy Farm
A view of the fields from the railway line near the racecourse. A change of seasons from this view TL9988 : Overy Farm
Sallow Lane Bridge, A11 The A11 is a major road in Eastern England. It runs roughly north east for 111 miles from London to Norwich, With the M11 opening in the 1970s and then the A12 extension in 1999, a lengthy section has been downgraded between the suburbs of east London and the north-west corner of the county of Essex. It also overlaps with the A14 on the Newmarket bypass.
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Sallow Lane Bridge, A11
The A11 is a major road in Eastern England. It runs roughly north east for 111 miles from London to Norwich, With the M11 opening in the 1970s and then the A12 extension in 1999, a lengthy section has been downgraded between the suburbs of east London and the north-west corner of the county of Essex. It also overlaps with the A14 on the Newmarket bypass. LinkExternal link
Sallow Lane Bridge, A11 The A11 is a major road in Eastern England. It runs roughly north east for 111 miles from London to Norwich, With the M11 opening in the 1970s and then the A12 extension in 1999, a lengthy section has been downgraded between the suburbs of east London and the north-west corner of the county of Essex. It also overlaps with the A14 on the Newmarket bypass.
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Sallow Lane Bridge, A11
The A11 is a major road in Eastern England. It runs roughly north east for 111 miles from London to Norwich, With the M11 opening in the 1970s and then the A12 extension in 1999, a lengthy section has been downgraded between the suburbs of east London and the north-west corner of the county of Essex. It also overlaps with the A14 on the Newmarket bypass. LinkExternal link
A11, Sallow Lane Bridge The A11 is a major road in Eastern England. It runs roughly north east for 111 miles from London to Norwich, With the M11 opening in the 1970s and then the A12 extension in 1999, a lengthy section has been downgraded between the suburbs of east London and the north-west corner of the county of Essex. It also overlaps with the A14 on the Newmarket bypass.
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A11, Sallow Lane Bridge
The A11 is a major road in Eastern England. It runs roughly north east for 111 miles from London to Norwich, With the M11 opening in the 1970s and then the A12 extension in 1999, a lengthy section has been downgraded between the suburbs of east London and the north-west corner of the county of Essex. It also overlaps with the A14 on the Newmarket bypass. LinkExternal link
Wooded pond
Wooded pond
A11 near South Farm The A11 is a major road in Eastern England. It runs roughly north east for 111 miles from London to Norwich, With the M11 opening in the 1970s and then the A12 extension in 1999, a lengthy section has been downgraded between the suburbs of east London and the north-west corner of the county of Essex. It also overlaps with the A14 on the Newmarket bypass.
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A11 near South Farm
The A11 is a major road in Eastern England. It runs roughly north east for 111 miles from London to Norwich, With the M11 opening in the 1970s and then the A12 extension in 1999, a lengthy section has been downgraded between the suburbs of east London and the north-west corner of the county of Essex. It also overlaps with the A14 on the Newmarket bypass. LinkExternal link
A11, Sallow Lane Bridge The A11 is a major road in Eastern England. It runs roughly north east for 111 miles from London to Norwich, With the M11 opening in the 1970s and then the A12 extension in 1999, a lengthy section has been downgraded between the suburbs of east London and the north-west corner of the county of Essex. It also overlaps with the A14 on the Newmarket bypass.
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A11, Sallow Lane Bridge
The A11 is a major road in Eastern England. It runs roughly north east for 111 miles from London to Norwich, With the M11 opening in the 1970s and then the A12 extension in 1999, a lengthy section has been downgraded between the suburbs of east London and the north-west corner of the county of Essex. It also overlaps with the A14 on the Newmarket bypass. LinkExternal link
Wooded pond in an arable field
Wooded pond in an arable field
A11, Sallow Lane Bridge The A11 is a major road in Eastern England. It runs roughly north east for 111 miles from London to Norwich, With the M11 opening in the 1970s and then the A12 extension in 1999, a lengthy section has been downgraded between the suburbs of east London and the north-west corner of the county of Essex. It also overlaps with the A14 on the Newmarket bypass.
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A11, Sallow Lane Bridge
The A11 is a major road in Eastern England. It runs roughly north east for 111 miles from London to Norwich, With the M11 opening in the 1970s and then the A12 extension in 1999, a lengthy section has been downgraded between the suburbs of east London and the north-west corner of the county of Essex. It also overlaps with the A14 on the Newmarket bypass. LinkExternal link
Eccles Road crossing in the rain Looking towards Norwich the last class 40 in operation 40122 (D200) on the railway is seen approaching the station from Norwich with a special service to York.
Eccles Road crossing in the rain
Looking towards Norwich the last class 40 in operation 40122 (D200) on the railway is seen approaching the station from Norwich with a special service to York.
Preva Produce, Snetterton Part of an industrial estate by the A11.
Preva Produce, Snetterton
Part of an industrial estate by the A11.
Telecommunication mast, Snetterton
Telecommunication mast, Snetterton
Farmland by the A11
Farmland by the A11
Church Rd
Church Rd
Church Rd turn off, A11 The A11 is a major road in Eastern England. It runs roughly north east for 111 miles from London to Norwich, With the M11 opening in the 1970s and then the A12 extension in 1999, a lengthy section has been downgraded between the suburbs of east London and the north-west corner of the county of Essex. It also overlaps with the A14 on the Newmarket bypass.
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Church Rd turn off, A11
The A11 is a major road in Eastern England. It runs roughly north east for 111 miles from London to Norwich, With the M11 opening in the 1970s and then the A12 extension in 1999, a lengthy section has been downgraded between the suburbs of east London and the north-west corner of the county of Essex. It also overlaps with the A14 on the Newmarket bypass. LinkExternal link
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Beacon Hill is located at Grid Ref: TM0090 (Lat: 52.471766, Lng: 0.95510308)

Administrative County: Norfolk

District: Breckland

Police Authority: Norfolk

What 3 Words

///seaside.onlookers.entire. Near East Harling, Norfolk

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.471766,0.95510308
Lanes: 1
Lat/Long: 52.4696403/0.9611972
Barrier: bollard
Lat/Long: 52.4747241/0.9517422
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: NR16 1648D
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Lat/Long: 52.4699625/0.9607263
Motorway Junction
Lat/Long: 52.4715238/0.9477991
Colour: red and white 417109
Marker: aerial
Pipeline: marker
Substance: gas
Utility: gas
Lat/Long: 52.4751222/0.9547927
The Big Shop
Addr Parentstreet: Harling Road
Addr Place: Snetterton park
Addr Postcode: NR16 2JU
Shop: gift
Website: http://www.itsabigshop.co.uk/
Lat/Long: 52.4717053/0.9517883
Model and Toy Expo
Addr Parentstreet: Harling Road
Addr Place: Snetterton Park
Addr Postcode: NR16 2JU
Shop: toys
Website: https://spmodels.co.uk/
Lat/Long: 52.4718605/0.9524953
Parking
Snetterton Park Disabled parking
Capacity: 5
Lat/Long: 52.4715993/0.9531578
Plant-me & Plant-me Xtra
Addr Parentstreet: Harling Road
Addr Place: Snetterton Park
Addr Postcode: NR16 2JU
Shop: garden_centre
Website: Snettertonpark.co.uk
Lat/Long: 52.4714896/0.9526573
Cafe
Park Cafe
Addr Housenumber: Hall 1
Addr Parentstreet: Harling Road
Addr Place: Snetterton Park
Addr Postcode: NR16 2JU
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Wifi: no
Lat/Long: 52.4719144/0.9531937
Atm
Fee: £1.25
Lat/Long: 52.4717837/0.952668
Toilets
Lat/Long: 52.4720647/0.9532796
Marketplace
Snetterton Sunday Market
Lat/Long: 52.4712347/0.9488808
Park Car Sales
Shop: car
Lat/Long: 52.4715811/0.9543042
Bus Stop
Raceway side, adj
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 2900S283
Naptan Bearing: SW
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Raceway side
Naptan Indicator: adj
Naptan Landmark: slip road Raceway side
Naptan Locality: Snetterton
Naptan NaptanCode: nfodtjpa
Naptan Street: London Road
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import;survey
Lat/Long: 52.4738051/0.9543837
Bus Stop
Raceway side, opp
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 2900S285
Naptan Bearing: NE
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Raceway side
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: slip road Raceway side
Naptan Locality: Snetterton
Naptan NaptanCode: nfodtjpg
Naptan Street: London Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.47566/0.9519918
Richard Johnston Ltd
Addr Postcode: NR16 2JU
Addr Street: Harling Road
Office: logistics
Lat/Long: 52.4728899/0.9593834
Fast Food
Greggs
Addr Postcode: NR16 2TX
Brand: Greggs
Brand Wikidata: Q3403981
Brand Wikipedia: en:Greggs
Contact Website: https://www.greggs.co.uk/shop-finder?shop-code=5222
Cuisine: sandwich;bakery
Drive Through: yes
Fhrs Id: 1300961
Source Addr Postcode: code-point_open
Takeaway: yes
Lat/Long: 52.4739516/0.9538342
Fast Food
Subway
Addr Parentstreet: Harling Road
Addr Place: Snetterton Park
Addr Postcode: NR16 2TX
Addr Village: Snetterton
Brand: Subway
Brand Wikidata: Q244457
Brand Wikipedia: en:Subway (restaurant)
Cuisine: sandwich
Fhrs Id: 1221084
Not Addr Postcode: NR16 2JU
Source Addr: FHRS Open Data
Source Addr Postcode: code-point_open
Takeaway: yes
Lat/Long: 52.4738691/0.9537622
Colour: red and white 417109
Marker: aerial
Pipeline: marker
Substance: gas
Utility: gas
Lat/Long: 52.4742118/0.9528635
Colour: red and white 417109
Marker: aerial
Pipeline: marker
Substance: gas
Utility: gas
Lat/Long: 52.4750303/0.9546304
Colour: red and white
Marker: aerial
Utility: gas
Lat/Long: 52.474172/0.9530389
Colour: yellow
Marker: post
Utility: gas
Lat/Long: 52.4725332/0.9503135
Colour: yellow
Marker: post
Utility: gas
Lat/Long: 52.4724631/0.9503669
Defibrillator
Access: yes
Defibrillator Location: Attached to outside of fence of County Council Recycling Centre, just to the left of the main entrance.
Emergency: defibrillator
Ref GB The Circuit: 82394F06-F75A-4914-9597-AF7101397375
Lat/Long: 52.4700714/0.9613782
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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