Buckland Beacon

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Buckland Beacon
Buckland Beacon is located in Dartmoor
Buckland Beacon
Buckland Beacon
Location of Buckland Beacon in Dartmoor
Highest point
Elevation382 m (1,253 ft)
Coordinates50°32′39″N 3°47′12″W / 50.544049°N 3.786582°W / 50.544049; -3.786582Coordinates: 50°32′39″N 3°47′12″W / 50.544049°N 3.786582°W / 50.544049; -3.786582
Geography
LocationDartmoor, England
OS gridSX734731
Topo mapOS Explorer OL28: Dartmoor
Climbing
Easiest routeFrom Cold East Cross

Buckland Beacon is a granite tor and conical beacon on Dartmoor, England. It is well known for its Ten Commandments Stones,[1] which are inscribed on its south eastern edge. It stands at 382 metres above sea level overlooking the Dart Valley.

References[]

  1. ^ "Ten Commandments Stones | Legendary Dartmoor". 31 March 2016.
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