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Devil's Chimney (Gloucestershire)
The Devil's Chimney is a rock formation on Leckhampton Hill, south of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England. It is a largely man-made pillar outcrop, formed when an incline to a quarry was cut behind i
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- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Family-friendly
About
The Devil's Chimney is a rock formation on Leckhampton Hill, south of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England. It is a largely man-made pillar outcrop, formed when an incline to a quarry was cut behind it, isolating the pillar from the main hillside. It is named for its peculiar shape, that of a crooked and twisted chimney rising from the ground. The Devil's Chimney is a local landmark, but its origins are uncertain. In 1926 it survived an earthquake, but not without a few cracks. In 1985 it was repaired and protected from further erosion.
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The Devil's Chimney is a rock formation on Leckhampton Hill, south of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England. It is a largely man-made pillar outcrop, formed when an incline to a quarry was cut behind it, isolating the pillar from the main hillside. It is named for its peculiar shape, that of a crooked and twisted chimney rising from the ground. The Devil's Chimney is a local landmark, but its origins are uncertain. In 1926 it survived an earthquake, but not without a few cracks. In 1985 it was repaired and protected from further erosion.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8642, -2.0791
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Tewkesbury
- Parish
- Shurdington
- Postcode
- GL53 9QH
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cotswolds
Sources
- wikipedia: Devil's Chimney (Gloucestershire) (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Devil's Chimney (Gloucestershire)?
- Devil's Chimney (Gloucestershire) is in South East England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 51.8642°, -2.0791°.