C Beacon

C Beacon is a beacon in , , . C Beacon is situated nearby to , as well as near the village .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Portland Breakwater Lighthouse and Verne Citadel.

Lighthouse
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The is a functioning lighthouse located at , , , . It is situated on the southern end of the north-east breakwater. is situated 1,800 feet southwest of C Beacon.

Fort
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is a 19th-century citadel on the , , England. Located on the highest point of Portland, Verne Hill, it sits in a commanding position overlooking , which it was built to defend. is situated 1 mile southwest of C Beacon.

Prison
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is a Category C men's prison located within the 19th-century on the in Dorset, England. Operated by His Majesty's Prison Service, HMP The Verne was established in 1949 and occupies the southern part of the citadel. is situated 1 mile southwest of C Beacon.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Castletown and The Grove.

Village
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is a small in Underhill on the in . It is located close to , on the shores of , and includes a sandy beach, as well as one of Portland's notable highlights; , while the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy is also located nearby.

Village
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is a small village located at Tophill on the in . The village is found close to the larger village , and is most notable for containing the HM Prison Portland, including its museum Grove Prison Museum.

Village
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is a in Underhill on the , in , England. It lies on steeply sloping land on the northern edge of the island, known as Underhill, where connects the island to the mainland. is situated 1½ miles southwest of C Beacon.

C Beacon

Latitude
50.57206° or 50° 34′ 19″ north
Longitude
-2.4161° or 2° 24′ 58″ west
Elevation
3 feet (1 metre)
Open location code
9C2VHHCM+RH
Geo­Names ID
12110783
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