The Beacon

The Beacon is a mountain in , , and rises to 774 feet. The Beacon is situated near the locality , as well as near the village .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Askerton Castle and Bewcastle Castle.
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is a medieval fortified manor house in , England. is situated 2 miles southwest of The Beacon.
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is a ruined castle in the parish… is situated 2 miles north of The Beacon.
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was built to the north… is situated 2 miles north of The Beacon.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Banks and Gilsland.
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is a village in , England, astride the… is situated 4 miles south of The Beacon.
Mike Quinn, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a village in northern England about… is situated 4½ miles southeast of The Beacon.
Alexander P Kapp, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a village in the northern part of , England. is situated 4½ miles south of The Beacon.

The Beacon

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Latitude
55.03333° or 55° 2′ north
Longitude
-2.66667° or 2° 40′ west
Open location code
9C7V28MM+88
Geo­Names ID
2656124

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