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RichD
April 13, 2025
Hiking
Beacon just to the west of the site of High Hunsley deserted medieval village. The old beacon was located near the intersection of Brick Dike Lane and The Avenue. High Hunsley was established in the 6th Century and recorded in the Dooms Day book, it survived as a thriving settlement until the 16th century, when it slowly declined. The last household left in 1821. It was the site of a beacon used to warn the country of impending invasion, and a key location during the Pilgrimage of the Graces, the major rebellion against Henry VIII over his break with Rome.
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4.6
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06:16
240m
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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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290m
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430m
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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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