Sidown Hill

At 255 metres, Sidown Hill is the third highest hill in the county of , England. At the summit is a mid-18th century Grade II listed building known as Heaven's Gate which is hidden by the trees covering the top of the hill.
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  • Type: Peak with an elevation of 873 feet
  • Description: hill in Hampshire, England, UK

Places of Interest

Highlights include Highclere Castle and Beacon Hill.

Castle
is a Grade I listed country house built in 1679 and largely renovated during the 1840s, with a park designed by Capability Brown in the 18th century.

Scenic viewpoint
is near the village of and , in north . The hill's name is derived from the fact that it was one of many Beacon Hills in and beyond.

Archaeological site
is an archaeological site.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Crux Easton and Whitway.

Hamlet
is a village and former civil parish, now in the parish of , in the district of , England, about 7 miles south of . In 1931, the parish had a population of 63.

Hamlet
is a hamlet in the civil parish of in the district of , England. Its nearest town is , which lies approximately 5 miles north from the hamlet.

Village
is a village in , England, located south of near the A34 road. Burghclere has been known variously as: Clere Episcopi, Burcler; Bisshopesclere, Bourghclere, Burghclere; Boroughclere, Burghcleere, Boroweclere, Burcleare; Burroughclere, Borough Cleere, and Burgh Cleere.

Sidown Hill

Latitude
51.31523° or 51° 18′ 55″ north
Longitude
-1.36245° or 1° 21′ 45″ west
Elevation
873 feet (266 metres)
Open location code
9C3W8J8Q+32
Open­Street­Map ID
node 9948801219
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­peak
Geo­Names ID
12620456
Wiki­data ID
Q15277653
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In Other Languages

“Sidown Hill” goes by many names.
  • Dutch: Sidown Hill

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Rabbit Warren and Black Valley.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Highclere Stud and Grotto Copse.

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