Beeson

Settlement in Devon South Hams

England

Beeson

Welcome to Slapton Ley National Nature Reserve Entrance posts by the Torcross car park. The permissive path is used by the coast path. Plenty of fennel here.
Welcome to Slapton Ley National Nature Reserve Credit: Derek Harper

Beeson is a small village located in the South Hams district of Devon, England. It is situated near the coast, approximately 2 miles south of the market town of Kingsbridge. The village is surrounded by picturesque countryside, with rolling hills and lush green fields.

Beeson is a quiet and peaceful village, known for its charming thatched cottages and traditional stone buildings. The community is close-knit and friendly, with a strong sense of local pride and heritage. The village has a small church, a village hall, and a pub, providing residents with essential amenities and social opportunities.

The village is ideally located for those who enjoy outdoor activities, with plenty of walking trails and cycling routes in the surrounding area. The nearby beaches of Beesands and Hallsands offer stunning views of the coast and opportunities for swimming, fishing, and water sports.

Overall, Beeson is a quaint and idyllic village, perfect for those seeking a peaceful retreat in the beautiful Devon countryside.

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Beeson Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.254694/-3.667185 or Grid Reference SX8140. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Welcome to Slapton Ley National Nature Reserve Entrance posts by the Torcross car park. The permissive path is used by the coast path. Plenty of fennel here.
Welcome to Slapton Ley National Nature Reserve
Entrance posts by the Torcross car park. The permissive path is used by the coast path. Plenty of fennel here.
Slapton Sands: Memorial plaque
Slapton Sands: Memorial plaque
Slapton Sands: Memorial mosaic
Slapton Sands: Memorial mosaic
Slapton Sands: Looking over Slapton Ley to houses in Torcross
Slapton Sands: Looking over Slapton Ley to houses in Torcross
Slapton Sands Sherman Tank: Commemorating the 946 men who lost their lives during exercise 'Tiger'
Slapton Sands Sherman Tank: Commemorating the 946 men who lost their lives during exercise 'Tiger'
Slapton Sands Sherman Tank: Commemorating the 946 men who lost their lives during exercise 'Tiger' The information plaque.
Slapton Sands Sherman Tank: Commemorating the 946 men who lost their lives during exercise 'Tiger'
The information plaque.
Slapton Sands Sherman Tank: Commemorating the 946 men who lost their lives during exercise 'Tiger'
Slapton Sands Sherman Tank: Commemorating the 946 men who lost their lives during exercise 'Tiger'
Slapton Sands Sherman Tank: Commemorating the 946 men who lost their lives during exercise 'Tiger'
Slapton Sands Sherman Tank: Commemorating the 946 men who lost their lives during exercise 'Tiger'
Slapton Sands Sherman Tank: Commemorating the 946 men who lost their lives during exercise 'Tiger'
Slapton Sands Sherman Tank: Commemorating the 946 men who lost their lives during exercise 'Tiger'
Slapton Sands Sherman Tank: Commemorating the 946 men who lost their lives during exercise 'Tiger'
Slapton Sands Sherman Tank: Commemorating the 946 men who lost their lives during exercise 'Tiger'
Steps on the coast path at Torcross Point Looking towards Slapton Sands.
Steps on the coast path at Torcross Point
Looking towards Slapton Sands.
Steps in a passageway on the coast path leading up to Torcross point
Steps in a passageway on the coast path leading up to Torcross point
Looking south along the coast from Torcross Point
Looking south along the coast from Torcross Point
The beach at Torcross
The beach at Torcross
Slipway at Torcross
Slipway at Torcross
Painted stones at Torcross Messages of hope and encouragement.
Painted stones at Torcross
Messages of hope and encouragement.
War Memorial at Torcross A Sherman tank which was dredged from the sea bed in 1984 stands as a memorial to those who lost their lives in D Day rehearsals here in 1944.  See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7295185">SX8242 : Memorial tablet at Torcross</a>  for more information.
War Memorial at Torcross
A Sherman tank which was dredged from the sea bed in 1984 stands as a memorial to those who lost their lives in D Day rehearsals here in 1944. See SX8242 : Memorial tablet at Torcross for more information.
Memorial tablet at Torcross See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7295182">SX8242 : War Memorial at Torcross</a> for the Sherman tank to which the memorial refers.
Memorial tablet at Torcross
See SX8242 : War Memorial at Torcross for the Sherman tank to which the memorial refers.
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Beeson is located at Grid Ref: SX8140 (Lat: 50.254694, Lng: -3.667185)

Administrative County: Devon

District: South Hams

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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