West Wycombe
| West Wycombe | |
|---|---|
The Mausoleum on West Wycombe Hill | |
West Wycombe Location within Buckinghamshire | |
| Population | 1,345 (2011 census) |
| OS grid reference | SU830945 |
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| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | HIGH WYCOMBE |
| Postcode district | HP14 |
| Dialling code | 01494 |
| Police | Thames Valley |
| Fire | Buckinghamshire |
| Ambulance | South Central |
| UK Parliament | |
West Wycombe is a small village and civil parish in Buckinghamshire, England, known for its manor houses and hills. It is 3 miles (4.8 km) west of High Wycombe.
The historic village is largely a National Trust property and receives a large annual influx of tourists visiting West Wycombe Park, West Wycombe Caves and the Mausoleum on top of West Wycombe Hill. The Mausoleum and Golden Ball above West Wycombe village are local landmarks.
West Wycombe Park, Caves, Mausoleum and St Lawrence's Church were all constructed in the mid-18th century by Sir Francis Dashwood, founder of the Dilettanti Society and co-founder of the Hellfire Club.