| Barr Beacon | |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 227 m (745 ft) |
| Location | West Midlands, England |
| Coordinates | 52°34′25″N 1°54′39″W / 52.5736°N 1.9107°WCoordinates: 52°34′25″N 1°54′39″W / 52.5736°N 1.9107°W |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 139 |
| OS grid reference | SP060973 |
Barr Beacon is a hill on the edge of Walsall, West Midlands, England, very near the border with Birmingham. It gives its name to nearby Great Barr and to the local school Barr Beacon Language College. It is historically the site of a beacon where fires were lit in times of impending attack or on celebratory occasions.[1] Barr Beacon is the highest point between itself and the Ural mountains. The site is on green belt land and is of local importance for nature conservation, as defined by Walsall Borough Council. During both 2002 and 2003 the site attracted an estimated 200,000 visitors. In February 2009, MYP candidate Ben Woodvine declared there is a lack of security on the hill, due to the plaque being stolen on various occasions. Unfortunately, he lost the election so the hill will not be secure for the foreseeable future. Barr Beacon borders the Pheasey area of Walsall. Barr Beacon has recently gained a reputation as a site for dogging. This has led to reports of violent incidents on the hill, and to the suggestion of gates for vehicular access being locked at night.
On the summit is a Peace Memorial consisting of a raised dais, covered by a dome supported by eight columns.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b Raven, Michael (1992). "Barr Beacon". Midlands Digest 4. Midlands Digest (4 ed.). Michael Raven. pp. 34. ISBN 0906114195.
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