Scheduled MonumentsEnglandGrange Beacon, Column Road, Hoylake

Grange Beacon, Column Road, Hoylake

England
List entry 1004941
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Grange Beacon is a beacon tower located on Column Road in Hoylake, Cheshire. Dating to the eighteenth century, it served as a navigational aid for shipping in the Dee Estuary, guiding vessels through the treacherous waters off the Wirral coast. The structure is a cylindrical stone tower, characteristic of beacon constructions of its period, and represents an important element of maritime infrastructure developed to improve safety and navigation in this busy commercial waterway. The beacon reflects the historical significance of the Dee as a major port and trading centre during the Georgian era.

Grange Beacon, Column Road, Hoylake is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004941. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Grange Beacon, Column Road, Hoylake?

Grange Beacon is a beacon tower located on Column Road in Hoylake, Cheshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004941.

Who is responsible for protecting Grange Beacon, Column Road, Hoylake?

Grange Beacon, Column Road, Hoylake is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1004941.

What other scheduled monuments are near Grange Beacon, Column Road, Hoylake?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Irby Hall moated site, Wirral (4 km), Site of church and churchyard at Overchurch 875m north west of Upton Hall (4.7 km), Standing cross in the churchyard of the Church of the Holy Cross at Woodchurch (5.3 km).

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