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Beacon's Bottom

Settlement in Oxfordshire

England

Beacon's Bottom

View looking East towards Bennett End This photo shows Grange Farm Road looking East towards Bennett End. Barley can be seen in this field before it is harvested.
View looking East towards Bennett End Credit: David Hillas

Beacon's Bottom is a small village located in the county of Oxfordshire, England. Situated in the Chiltern Hills, it lies approximately 5 miles northwest of High Wycombe and 8 miles southeast of Thame. With a population of around 200 people, Beacon's Bottom offers a tranquil and picturesque setting for its residents.

The village takes its name from the nearby Beacon's Hill, which stands at an elevation of 261 meters and offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. This hill has a historical significance, as it was used as a beacon site during the Elizabethan era to warn of approaching danger.

Despite its small size, Beacon's Bottom boasts a strong sense of community. The village is home to a charming 12th-century church, St. Michael's, which is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and peaceful atmosphere. The church plays an active role in village life, hosting regular services, events, and social gatherings.

Surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, Beacon's Bottom is a haven for nature enthusiasts. The area offers numerous walking and hiking trails, allowing residents and visitors to explore the stunning Chiltern countryside. Additionally, the village is a popular spot for birdwatching, with a variety of species inhabiting the nearby woodlands and meadows.

Though Beacon's Bottom may be small, its idyllic location, strong community spirit, and natural beauty make it a truly special place to call home.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.653345/-0.870292 or Grid Reference SU7895. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

View looking East towards Bennett End This photo shows Grange Farm Road looking East towards Bennett End. Barley can be seen in this field before it is harvested.
View looking East towards Bennett End
This photo shows Grange Farm Road looking East towards Bennett End. Barley can be seen in this field before it is harvested.
Radnage Church of England Primary School The older part - a more modern part is off to the right.
Radnage Church of England Primary School
The older part - a more modern part is off to the right.
Farmland beside Bigmore Lane
Farmland beside Bigmore Lane
Marlow Road, Stokenchurch
Marlow Road, Stokenchurch
Houses on Marlow Road - Stokenchurch
Houses on Marlow Road - Stokenchurch
M40 from Marlow Bridge
M40 from Marlow Bridge
Marlow Road
Marlow Road
The Mowchak, Stokenchurch Former pub on the A40, now an Indian restaurant.
The Mowchak, Stokenchurch
Former pub on the A40, now an Indian restaurant.
Former Methodist Church, Radnage Situated in Green End Road at the junction with Radnage Common Road, this church dates from 1865 and was one of several churches in the High Wycombe Methodist Circuit. Services were held here each Sunday at 3.00pm until the final service took place on Sunday 23rd March 2003. It was then converted into a private dwelling.
Former Methodist Church, Radnage
Situated in Green End Road at the junction with Radnage Common Road, this church dates from 1865 and was one of several churches in the High Wycombe Methodist Circuit. Services were held here each Sunday at 3.00pm until the final service took place on Sunday 23rd March 2003. It was then converted into a private dwelling.
View above Bennett End Taken in a field full of barley below Andridge Farm, this view is looking south east towards The City and the surrounding Chiltern Hills.
View above Bennett End
Taken in a field full of barley below Andridge Farm, this view is looking south east towards The City and the surrounding Chiltern Hills.
Radnage Church of England Primary School Situated in City Road HP14 4DW, this school takes local children from Reception Class to Year 6. To the left of the photo can be seen a BT fibre-optic cabinet box ,whilst towards the right is a bus stop. At one time, Thames Valley bus route 40 then Wycombe Bus route 340 served Radnage, but these routes were withdrawn somewhile ago, hence no timetables are now shown on the bus stop.
Radnage Church of England Primary School
Situated in City Road HP14 4DW, this school takes local children from Reception Class to Year 6. To the left of the photo can be seen a BT fibre-optic cabinet box ,whilst towards the right is a bus stop. At one time, Thames Valley bus route 40 then Wycombe Bus route 340 served Radnage, but these routes were withdrawn somewhile ago, hence no timetables are now shown on the bus stop.
View from The City towards Radnage (1) This photo shows typical Chiltern hill country looking northwards towards Radnage from the path just North of The City. This path goes down towards Bennett End.
View from The City towards Radnage (1)
This photo shows typical Chiltern hill country looking northwards towards Radnage from the path just North of The City. This path goes down towards Bennett End.
View looking West from Bennett End This photo shows fields looking West from the path just South of Bennett End. Pophley's Wood can be seen to the left of the photo.
View looking West from Bennett End
This photo shows fields looking West from the path just South of Bennett End. Pophley's Wood can be seen to the left of the photo.
Along Colliers Lane Collier's Lane runs along the upper section of one of the various dry chalk valleys which fan out from West Wycombe and form the top part of the Buckinghamshire Wye catchment.
Along Colliers Lane
Collier's Lane runs along the upper section of one of the various dry chalk valleys which fan out from West Wycombe and form the top part of the Buckinghamshire Wye catchment.
The Chiltern Way going Uphill An Autumn version of this scene by Andrew Smith <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/883898">SU7797 : Footpath through wheat, Radnage</a>
The Chiltern Way going Uphill
An Autumn version of this scene by Andrew Smith SU7797 : Footpath through wheat, Radnage
Autumn colours in the hedge Seasonal tints in a wind break hedge along Colliers Lane.
Autumn colours in the hedge
Seasonal tints in a wind break hedge along Colliers Lane.
Log pile in the woods A stack of Beech logs, one of several along here.
Log pile in the woods
A stack of Beech logs, one of several along here.
Kite Wood Beech woods near Stokenchurch.
Kite Wood
Beech woods near Stokenchurch.
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Beacon's Bottom is located at Grid Ref: SU7895 (Lat: 51.653345, Lng: -0.870292)

Unitary Authority: Buckinghamshire

Police Authority: Thames Valley

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