More than any other Prime Minister, Baroness Thatcher became a true member of the local community while visiting Chequers during her 11 years in office.

She used the Prime Minister’s …

Edvard

June 4, 2019

Cycling

Beacon Hill
Towering over the village is the dominating Beacon Hill, with its grassy mound and lone tree, iconic amongst the Chiltern Hills when viewed from within the Aylesbury Vale. It is also the site of Cymbeline's Mount, also known as Cymbeline's Castle, referred to in the Shakespeare play Cymbeline. In reality, the name refers to the British King Cunobelinus who, alongside his sons, is said to have battled at this site against the Roman Invasion of the British Isles. It is the site of a medieval motte and bailey castle.

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February 24, 2021

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Elevation 150 m

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Location: Ellesborough, Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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