Beeley Hilltop

Heritage Site in Derbyshire Derbyshire Dales

England

Beeley Hilltop

St Anne's Churchyard, Beeley
St Anne's Churchyard, Beeley Credit: Francis Dolman

Beeley Hilltop is a historic and picturesque village located in Derbyshire, England. Situated atop a scenic hill, it offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and photographers alike. The village is nestled within the Peak District National Park, a designated area of outstanding natural beauty.

The heritage site of Beeley Hilltop encompasses several notable attractions. One of the main highlights is the Beeley Moor, a vast expanse of heather-covered moorland that stretches as far as the eye can see. This moorland is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including rare bird species such as the merlin and the short-eared owl. It also offers numerous walking and hiking trails, allowing visitors to explore the area's natural beauty at their own pace.

Another prominent feature of Beeley Hilltop is the St. Anne's Church, a beautiful Grade I listed building that dates back to the 12th century. The church's stunning architecture and intricate stained glass windows attract visitors from far and wide. The churchyard is also the final resting place of several notable figures from the local community.

Additionally, Beeley Hilltop boasts a charming village pub, The Devonshire Arms, which has been serving locals and visitors for centuries. It offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere, traditional British pub food, and a selection of local ales.

Overall, Beeley Hilltop is a captivating heritage site that seamlessly blends natural beauty and historical significance, making it a must-visit destination for those seeking an escape to the English countryside.

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Beeley Hilltop Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.213/-1.603 or Grid Reference SK2668. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

St Anne's Churchyard, Beeley
St Anne's Churchyard, Beeley
St Anne's Churchyard, Beeley
St Anne's Churchyard, Beeley
St Anne's Churchyard, Beeley
St Anne's Churchyard, Beeley
St Anne's Churchyard, Beeley
St Anne's Churchyard, Beeley
St Anne's Church, Beeley
St Anne's Church, Beeley
Entrance gate to Chatsworth House The visitor entrance is just beyond the extreme left of the view.

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Entrance gate to Chatsworth House
The visitor entrance is just beyond the extreme left of the view. Camera: Olympus Mju II Film: Fuji Superia Reala 100 Scanner: Nikon D7200 Conversion software: Grain2Pixel (unedited)
Chatsworth House Gardens Viewed from near the Kitchen gardens, showing the Orangery on the left and the Display Greenhouse (1970) on the right.

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Chatsworth House Gardens
Viewed from near the Kitchen gardens, showing the Orangery on the left and the Display Greenhouse (1970) on the right. Camera: Olympus Mju II Film: Fuji Superia Reala 100 Scanner: Nikon D7200 Conversion software: Grain2Pixel (unedited)
Greenhouses in the Kitchen Garden, Chatsworth House Showing the Stables in the background.

Camera: Olympus Mju II
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Greenhouses in the Kitchen Garden, Chatsworth House
Showing the Stables in the background. Camera: Olympus Mju II Film: Fuji Superia Reala 100 Scanner: Nikon D7200 Conversion software: Grain2Pixel (unedited)
The Conservative Wall, Chatsworth House Also showing "Flora's Temple" on the left. The Conservative wall is a very shallow cascading glasshouse; a truly striking feature.

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The Conservative Wall, Chatsworth House
Also showing "Flora's Temple" on the left. The Conservative wall is a very shallow cascading glasshouse; a truly striking feature. Camera: Olympus Mju II Film: Fuji Superia Reala 100 Scanner: Nikon D7200 Conversion software: Grain2Pixel (unedited)
Chatsworth House Gardens Showing the "100 Steps" and the Maze.

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Chatsworth House Gardens
Showing the "100 Steps" and the Maze. Camera: Olympus Mju II Film: Fuji Superia Reala 100 Scanner: Nikon D7200 Conversion software: Grain2Pixel (unedited)
Chatsworth House Cascade A more civilised scene to that of 1983, surprisingly! <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1558060">SK2670 : The cascade, Chatsworth</a>

Camera: Olympus Mju II
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Scanner: Nikon D7200
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Chatsworth House Cascade
A more civilised scene to that of 1983, surprisingly! SK2670 : The cascade, Chatsworth Camera: Olympus Mju II Film: Fuji Superia Reala 100 Scanner: Nikon D7200 Conversion software: Grain2Pixel (unedited)
Chatsworth House Gardens Showing the Orangery and part of the House in the background.

Camera: Olympus Mju II
Film: Fuji Superia Reala 100
Scanner: Nikon D7200
Conversion software: Grain2Pixel (unedited)
Chatsworth House Gardens
Showing the Orangery and part of the House in the background. Camera: Olympus Mju II Film: Fuji Superia Reala 100 Scanner: Nikon D7200 Conversion software: Grain2Pixel (unedited)
Contrails above Chatsworth House Accidentally forming the Scottish saltire
Contrails above Chatsworth House
Accidentally forming the Scottish saltire
Former stable block at Chatsworth House Now used primarily as a café and restaurant.
Former stable block at Chatsworth House
Now used primarily as a café and restaurant.
Looking down the cascade at Chatsworth
Looking down the cascade at Chatsworth
Paine's Bridge over the Derwent
Paine's Bridge over the Derwent
The Chatsworth Maze
The Chatsworth Maze
The Cascade, Chatsworth House Chatsworth House is a stately home in Derbyshire. It is in the Derbyshire Dales, about 3.5 miles north-east of Bakewell. It is the seat of the Duke of Devonshire and has been home to the Cavendish family since 1549.
Standing on the east bank of the River Derwent, Chatsworth looks across Chatsworth Park. The house, set in expansive parkland and backed by wooded, rocky hills rising to heather moorland, contains a unique collection of priceless paintings, furniture, Old Master drawings, neoclassical sculptures, books and other artefacts. Chatsworth has been selected as the United Kingdom's favourite country house several times
Grade I listed. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-81648-chatsworth-house-chatsworth-derbyshire" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-81648-chatsworth-house-chatsworth-derbyshire">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> 
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The Cascade, Chatsworth House
Chatsworth House is a stately home in Derbyshire. It is in the Derbyshire Dales, about 3.5 miles north-east of Bakewell. It is the seat of the Duke of Devonshire and has been home to the Cavendish family since 1549. Standing on the east bank of the River Derwent, Chatsworth looks across Chatsworth Park. The house, set in expansive parkland and backed by wooded, rocky hills rising to heather moorland, contains a unique collection of priceless paintings, furniture, Old Master drawings, neoclassical sculptures, books and other artefacts. Chatsworth has been selected as the United Kingdom's favourite country house several times Grade I listed. LinkExternal link Wikipedia: LinkExternal link Website: LinkExternal link
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Beeley Hilltop is located at Grid Ref: SK2668 (Lat: 53.213, Lng: -1.603)

Administrative County: Derbyshire

District: Derbyshire Dales

Police Authority: Derbyshire

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