Beacon
A beacon is an intentionally conspicuous device designed to attract attention to a specific location. A common example is the lighthouse, which draws attention to a fixed point that can be used to navigate around obstacles or into port. More modern examples include a variety of radio beacons that can be read on radio direction finders in all weather, and radar transponders that appear on radar displays.
Quick facts
- Type
- Historic monument
- Location
- Colchester
- Coordinates
- 51.89188, 0.90229
Nearby
Within 500m: 65 cafes, 0 restaurants, 124 businesses, 11 other places , 2 hotels
Within 1000m: 108 cafes, 0 restaurants, 246 businesses, 18 other places , 5 hotels
Sources
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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