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The estuary was first fortified in Roman times and the fort last saw service as coastal artillery defence during WWII.
Shingle
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 1% |
| Max temp. | 23°C |
| (feels like | 22°C) |
| Wind 7mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 1% |
| Min temp. | 10°C |
| (feels like | 9°C) |
| Wind 4mph |  |
The tide at Harwich Beacon Hill Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 3:36 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 9:23 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Moderate
There are various parking options near the port and in the town, off Marine Parade.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
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Hornbeams
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Little Haven
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Luxury Coastal Brightlingsea Apartment
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Russet Bramley
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Punch Cottage
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less than a mile north-northeast as the seagull flies, just over a mile by road.
around 6 miles south as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
around 8 miles south as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road.
around 9 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road.
less than a mile southwest as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
around 11 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road.
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Location: Dovercourt, Harwich
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: TM259315
County: Essex
Country: England
Local Authority: Tendring District Council
Parish: Harwich
Nearest postcode: CO12 3LD
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
